Indian Pidha Dowry Chair From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Mughal The lacquer on the doors

The lacquer on the doors has worn away in places revealing an undercoating of burgundy lacquer and in some places

Sadly these buildings are beyond restoring having been subjected to years of decay

This excellent antique Chinese pith painting is painted on pith paper and dates from the 19th century

signs of wear—including losses and surface patina—only add to its character and storytelling appeal

The bottom of the cabinet contains a lift-away hatch that conceals a further storage area at the bottom of the cabinet

Indian Pidha Dowry Chair From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Mughal The lacquer on the doorsThis lovely Indian chair is from the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan and is called a pidha chair. These were low chairs with backrests and traditionally were given to Indian brides on their wedding day. They are most commonly found in tribal settings in Northern India and were used daily by all family members. This example has been carved in the traditional chip carved style. It features horse heads flanking three stylised lotus flowers (symbols of