Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase Vali & Sugriva were brothers

Vali & Sugriva were brothers and when Sugriva mistakenly believed his brother to be dead

while the pair of cupboard doors beneath offer discreet storage

making each piece entirely unique

surface marks and patina consistent with over 200 years of use

Handmade from terracotta and fired to produce a rich charcoal-grey surface

Indian Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase Vali & Sugriva were brothersThis antique 19th century Indian almirah cabinet with glazed panel doors and sunburst motifs is an excellent example of the Indo Portuguese blend of styles and is constructed from solid teak wood. Incredibly stylish and timeless, the sunburst panels are typical of the Portuguese style and have been expertly carved. The core Portuguese occupation did not expand beyond Southern India, however, these cabinets can be found in Gujarat further north showing