Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19thC Origin - Japan Used by Rajasthani herders and

Used by Rajasthani herders and farmers for cows

108 x 33 82

Originally they were used for storing and drying noodles and other foods

Japanese School ink and colour on paper study of a dragon amid clouds

Indian Painted House Shrine From Gujarat - 19thC Origin - Japan Used by Rajasthani herders andThis painted teak house shrine from Gujarat, India dates to the 19th century. It would have been used to house the favorite family Hindu deity which is kept behind carved sunburst doors. The pillars are surmounted by carved figures. It still has the original vermillion paint and later colors. Originally these shrines were set into a wall. From India 73 x 46 x 81 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 40 More delivery options