Carved Rosewood Window Mirror From Hyderabad - 18thC Chest valuables such as textiles

valuables such as textiles

Originally from Shanxi province

90 x 33x 47 (wxdxh cms)

In this idiom the lotus conveys purity (rising unstained from muddy waters)

Carved Rosewood Window Mirror From Hyderabad - 18thC Chest valuables such as textilesThis excellent Indian mirror is made from an antique window from the South Indian city of Hyderabad. Dating from the 18th century, the carving is excellent and depicts a classic Mughal influenced mihrab arch with stylised parrots. This style of window is often called a jharokha in India and is especially found in the North West of India. It is made from rosewood that has bleached over time. This bleaching is only seen on rosewood pieces with