Glazed Teak Indian Book Cabinet - 19th Century Campaign Furniture Mughal-inspired arched opening

Mughal-inspired arched opening

This would happily sit on a table or shelf or could also well be mounted on a wall

His uttarasanga (robes of fully ordained Buddhist monks) covers his arms and chest

Most potters have learned their craft from the elders of their family

Glazed Teak Indian Book Cabinet - 19th Century Campaign Furniture Mughal-inspired arched openingThis elegant 19th century glazed book cabinet dates from the British Raj period and was likely crafted in Gujarat, northern India. Constructed from richly figured teak, it embodies the restrained practicality and enduring quality associated with colonial administrative furniture. Cabinets of this type were commonly found in government offices, libraries, and civil service buildings, where they were used to store books, ledgers, and important documents