Painted Indian Cabinet From Bikaner - 19thC Period - 19th Century 95 x 52 x 87

95 x 52 x 87 cms

These chairs were known as officials hat chairs because the shape of the back was reminiscent of an officials hat They are usually made from elm or red elm

Dimensions: W150 x H220 cm

13 x 13 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

They can be either painted wood or leather covered wood

Painted Indian Cabinet From Bikaner - 19thC Period - 19th Century 95 x 52 x 87This beautifully painted Indian cabinet from Bikaner is a shrine for the family's favourite gods. The red and green tones are classic colours used in Bikaner, a town in Northern Rajasthan. This cabinet is painted on the front, sides and back with traditional Rajasthani symbols and depicts four of the main Hindu gods in the front panels; Parvati, Ganesh, Hanuman, Krishna (clockwise). The floral painting on the sides and back is a classic Mughal design.