Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19thC Door Coffee Tables or layered to add a

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The original painting has long since faded and peeled in the aggressive heat of the Rajasthani desert and was replaced in the 1930's with the current visible murals

Date: 19th Century (Style)

are constructed from paulownia wood (tong mu / 桐木) Paulownia trees were often planted at the birth of a daughter and were considered symbols of prosperity

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Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19thC Door Coffee Tables or layered to add aThis painted teak house shrine from Gujarat, India dates to the 19th century. It would have been used to house the favorite family Hindu deity. The pillars are surmounted by carved parrots. It still has the original vermillion paint and later colors. Originally these shrines were set into a wall. From India 62 x 38 x 65 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options available at checkout