Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Material - Satin Wood 22 x 20 x 82

22 x 20 x 82 (wxdxh cms)

Framed: 42 x 2 x 54 (WxDxH cms)

The central carved panel depicts a Hindu god flanked by lions

Features: Hand-painted floral and still-life panels

Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Material - Satin Wood 22 x 20 x 82These exceptional painted doors from Bikaner, Rajasthan date from the late 18th to early 19th century and are decorated with marigolds, roses and leafy branches arranged around a stylised tree of life design. The deep black ground, warm terracotta flowers, gilt toned scrollwork and lacquer like surface show an unmistakable Qajar influence, reflecting the long artistic exchange between Rajasthan, the Mughal courts and the wider Persianate world.