Carved Window Shutter From Hyderabad - 19th Century Wall Art Crafted using traditional Burmese lacquerware

Crafted using traditional Burmese lacquerware techniques

divided into segments and inscribed with Devanagari characters representing celestial or zodiacal associations

The origin of the five peach design can be found in the story of a fisherman by Tao Qian (365-427) who found endless bliss in a peach orchard hidden within a crevice

These doors would originally have had a dramatic door frame and opened inwards on a pillar and post system

making the piece as practical as it is decorative

Carved Window Shutter From Hyderabad - 19th Century Wall Art Crafted using traditional Burmese lacquerwareThese charming carved window shutters are from Hyderabad in South India. This style of slimmer window is popular in the area. The carved jali is decorated with animals such as deer and birds in an ornate Islamic floral setting. These would look lovely hung on a wall. Supplied with hangers on the back. Dimensions: 35 x 3. 5 x 84 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options available at checkout