Bronze Khandoba Riding a Horse From Maharasthra - 18th Century Bidri Work Blue and white porcelain is

Blue and white porcelain is glazed using a transparent porcelain glaze dating back to the Tang Dynasty - 618 - 907

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This door panel features a dragon in flight snaking through clouds and is also surrounded by various symbols of Tibetan Buddhism

Charpoys were used as beds or daybeds

Bronze Khandoba Riding a Horse From Maharasthra - 18th Century Bidri Work Blue and white porcelain isThis Indian cast bronze figure of Khandoba on horseback dates to the 18th century possibly 17th century. It is from Maharashtra or Karnataka. Khandoba is a warrior manifestation of Shiva most often worshipped in central and southern India. He is worshipped as Mallanna in The Deccan, & Khandero in Rajasthan. Khandoba can be seen wielding a sword in his right hand, and his left hand clutching the reins. This is unusual as he usually holds a shield, or