Painted Window Shutter From Nagaur - 19thC Material - Neem Wood surrounded by a repeating pattern

surrounded by a repeating pattern along the edges of the piece

Chests were mostly used for storing valuables such as textiles

Dokra - also spelt Dhokra

The eyes are made from glass

Painted Window Shutter From Nagaur - 19thC Material - Neem Wood surrounded by a repeating patternThis unusual window shutter is from Nagaur in Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. This style of window is usually found only in Bikaner, a region further north. It would have been plastered into the wall to form a built in cupboard for keeping statues of gods safe or for storage. Painted across this window is the iconic seigaiha wave motif which first appeared in ancient China to indicate waves on a map. It has become prominent in Japanese