Painted Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Shelf Materials: Solid teak with original

Materials: Solid teak with original painted finish and iron fittings

Hand-carved from a single piece of teak

The brasswork on this trunk its excellent and early dating this piece to the early 19th century

these Indian well pots were often seen hanging from the bottom of old bullock carts

Painted Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Shelf Materials: Solid teak with originalThis 19th century painted teak almirah cabinet features beautifully carved sunburst panels influenced by Portuguese design, reflecting the fascinating exchange of artistic ideas between Europe and India during the colonial period. While Portuguese rule was largely concentrated in coastal regions of southern India, decorative motifs and stylistic influences travelled widely through trade networks, and examples like this demonstrate how these European