Painted Indian House Shrine Mirror From Bikaner - Late 19th Century Green Porcelain Dimensions: W101 x D50 x

Dimensions: W101 x D50 x H88 cm

Beyond their practical purpose

136 x 39 x 2 (wxdxh cms)

These portable traditional screens were used in homes to separate different areas of living space

The iron banding is hand forged & has tiny brass floral decorations -19thC  from Kerala

Painted Indian House Shrine Mirror From Bikaner - Late 19th Century Green Porcelain Dimensions: W101 x D50 xThis unusual painted wall temple is from the desert town of Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan. Bikaner is famed for its painted furniture and buildings. Furniture from Bikaner is prized amongst collectors and is often painted with reds and greens adorned with figures or floral patterns. Consistent with the age of this piece, one of the side mihrab arches has been replaced with old wood sometime in its lifetime. A beveled mirror has been added making this