Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji This is a rare example

This is a rare example displaying beautiful workmanship

5 x H52 cm

The red ground is decorated with delicate gilt maki-e style motifs depicting flowering plants

set into plasterwork

Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji This is a rare exampleThis painted chest is from Nagaur, Northern India. Nagaur is one of the four Rajput schools in the area known as Marwar and is well reputed for its beautiful style of painting. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India and were usually made from teak, rosewood, or jackfruit wood. They were used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry and cash. The trunk has