Painted Indian House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Green Porcelain Shiva Nataraja is connected closely

Shiva Nataraja is connected closely with Chidambaram temple in Tamil Nadu

it is extremely well made

the cabinet reveals a warm contrast with its rich

exceptionally soft

Painted Indian House Shrine From Gujarat - 19th Century Green Porcelain Shiva Nataraja is connected closelyThis wonderfully carved antique Indian shrine is from Gujarat and would have been set into a wall and used to house the family's favourite deity in a Hindu or Jain household. Dating from the 19th century, the central doors can be opened or closed. The traditional Mughal mihrab arch is flanked by two pillars surmounted by parrots. This house temple still has many layers of its original and earlier paint. Today, these are often used as decorative