Reverse Glass Painting of a Sikh Nobleman – Late 19th Century Period - Meiji who is standing on a

who is standing on a lotus throne

They were made from camphor wood

Traditionally made from worn saris and household cloths

Reclaimed Teakwood Blanket Chest With Painted Finish

Reverse Glass Painting of a Sikh Nobleman – Late 19th Century Period - Meiji who is standing on aA remarkable reverse glass painting depicting an armoured Sikh nobleman, most likely Maharajah Sher Singh or Rajah Lal Singh, shown brandishing a sword. Executed in gouache and gold on glass, the portrait captures the resolute dignity of the Sikh court during the final decades of the nineteenth century, its brilliance preserved through the luminous medium of glass. This work draws inspiration from celebrated portraits such as Schoeffts oil of