Painted Gujarati House Shrine - Early 19th Century Dog Gates Dimensions: W25 x D20 x

Dimensions: W25 x D20 x H21 cm

This Indian turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a horse and is stylistically from Southern Rajasthan

usually to Shiva or Khandoba

20 x 21 x 11 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Gujarati House Shrine - Early 19th Century Dog Gates Dimensions: W25 x D20 xThis early 19th century painted teak house shrine from Gujarat is a finely crafted example of domestic devotion, created to enshrine a households favourite deity. The surface displays beautifully layered generations of paint in deep reds, ochres, creams and traces of verdigris, giving the piece a wonderfully time worn patina. The central doors open to reveal the sanctum where the deity figure would have been placed, offering a glimpse into the