Painted Singhasan From Bikaner - 19thC Material - Rosewood the drawers and back of

the drawers and back of this dansu are luxuriously lacquered with urushi lacquer

Shiga Prefecture

This mid-20th century Bastar toran from central India reads less as a single object and more as a series of unfolding scenes

each rendered in an elegantly minimal silhouette characteristic of Bastar metalwork

and blemishes are removed

Painted Singhasan From Bikaner - 19thC Material - Rosewood the drawers and back ofAn exquisitely painted god throne dating from the 19th century. Known in Hindi as a singhasan from Bikaner, it is covered with classic Mughal symbols and a jali design. All original painting, the vibrant burnt orange is a pleasure for the eyes. As is often found on this type of shrine, there is a secret side door which in this case has been replaced. A mix of cedar and teak indicates that it is most likely from Bikaner. From India 38 x 38 x 32 (wxdxh