Painted Radha Krishna Window Shutter - 19th Century Material - Buffalo Horn Archipelago Luna Apothecary Jar Candle

Archipelago Luna Apothecary Jar Candle (60hrs burning time)

The mudra is always from a seated position with the right hand resting on the knee

hence the beautifully organic dribbles at the base

Military chests were used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their personal documents

Painted Radha Krishna Window Shutter - 19th Century Material - Buffalo Horn Archipelago Luna Apothecary Jar CandleThis beautifully navely painted 19th century Indian window shutter depicts Radha and Krishna. These shutters would have covered a wall alcove in a wealthy household haveli and this style is usually found in Bikaner. The provincial style and unusual blue pigments chosen for the background suggest another area of Rajasthan, perhaps Phalodi or Jodhpur. Krishna & Radha represent the concept of eternal love and devotion. Both were married to another, Radha