Iron & Brass Door On Stand From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak 21 x 7 x 29

21 x 7 x 29 (wxdxh cms) excluding stand

The table is constructed from a mix of poplar & pine woods as is common in the region with a layer of worn black paint

combining utility with carefully balanced proportions

This striking tall Naga food bowl from Nagaland in North East India is a beautifully proportioned example of traditional tribal craftsmanship

Iron & Brass Door On Stand From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak 21 x 7 x 29This impressive antique Indian door is bound with iron & brass and dates to the 19th century. The unique style of architecture is found across the northern band of Rajasthan mainly in Shekhawati and sometimes in Bikaner. These doors would originally have had a dramatic door frame and opened inwards on a pillar and post system. The heavy brass chain would have been used to lock the doors to the external frame when leaving the house. The overall design