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Painted Indian Door & Frame From Surat, Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Kair Wood and vessels like this ensuredThis exquisitely carved antique door hails from Surat, Gujarat one of India's oldest port cities and a long standing centre of artisanal craftsmanship. Dating to the 19th century and made from solid teak, the door is richly embellished with deeply carved floral medallions and foliate motifs, each hand finished with care and imbued with symbolic meaning. Traces of original pink, green, and lilac polychrome paint soften the sculptural detail, lending