Painted Door & Divider Panel From Kutch - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain This beautifully carved 18th century

This beautifully carved 18th century teak painted door has been salvaged from an old building in Gujarat

This piece would have come from the border area of Mongolia and Shanxi Province

and decorative arches creates a harmonious balance of function and ornament

it is fired where the wax melts leaving an empty clay mould in the shape to be cast

Painted Door & Divider Panel From Kutch - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain This beautifully carved 18th centuryThis striking architectural panel from Kutch, Gujarat dates from the 19th century and combines a central interior door with beautifully carved jali screens framed within a substantial timber surround. Retaining layers of original turquoise, blue green and natural wood tones, the weathered surface displays the rich patina that only develops through decades of use, creating a wonderfully textured and characterful appearance. The finely carved jali