Painted Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Shelf This beautifully compact two-tier brass

This beautifully compact two-tier brass tiffin (dabba) dates to the early 20th century and showcases the practical ingenuity of everyday Indian metalwork

Late Ming style reproduction

these make fantastic ornamental and curiosity pieces

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Painted Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Shelf This beautifully compact two-tier brassThis 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