Gangaur Figure From Jodhpur - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting it embodies the simplicity and

it embodies the simplicity and strength of traditional Chinese furniture-making

The interior comprises six symmetrical drawers all decorated with fine floral paintings

This settee has been re-caned and had later intricate bone inlay work added in the traditional style

Materials: Hand-thrown porcelain with sang de boeuf (oxblood) yaobian glaze

replaced drawer interiors

Gangaur Figure From Jodhpur - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting it embodies the simplicity andThis expressive 19th century carved teak Gangaur figure comes from Jodhpur and represents a traditional female form associated with the Rajasthani spring festival honouring Gauri, the embodiment of marital devotion and prosperity. Hand carved from a dense block of teak, the figure retains wonderful traces of old pigment and features the distinctive elongated proportions and faceted carving style typical of folk sculptures from the region. She is