Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Wall Art Crafted using the distinctive scratchwork

Crafted using the distinctive scratchwork technique

The upper bowl retains its original turned detailing

Woven in a serene azure blue shade

warmth and an architectural quality to a space

It's an excellent quality copy taken from the original glass plate

Almirah Cabinet From Gujarat - 19th Century Wall Art Crafted using the distinctive scratchworkThis exceptional sunburst carved almirah cabinet dates to the 19th century and hails from Gujarat in western India. Crafted from richly aged solid teak, it features four deeply carved panels, each radiating the Portuguese influenced sunburst motif, and a rare row of colourful Peranakan ceramic tiles along the top frieze. Unlike many traditional Indian cabinets which were built into walls, this piece is freestanding a less common and more desirable