Painted Indian House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Jali Panel These pots are becoming increasingly

These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find

often abbreviated to VOC (Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie / United East India Company) which was formally dissolved in 1799 due to the bankrupcy

clean-lined form allows the beauty of the aged wood to take centre stage

on the top row

often displayed as tokens of craftsmanship

Painted Indian House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Jali Panel These pots are becoming increasinglyThis wonderfully carved antique Indian shrine is from Gujarat and would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favourite deity in a Hindu or Jain household. Dating from the 19th century, the central doors can be opened or closed. The traditional Mughal mihrab arch is flanked by two pillars surmounted by parrots. This house temple still has many layers of its original and earlier paint. Today, these are often used as decorative