Painted Umbrella Stand From Rajasthan Long Sideboards The carving shows a strong

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and dates from the 18th century

Use: Traditionally for storing and transporting water

or kitchen spices to be easily seen

a toran is a Bastar tribal price from the Bastar people of Madya Pradesh

exposing the final figure where finer details are then carved into the bronze

Painted Umbrella Stand From Rajasthan Long Sideboards The carving shows a strongThis painted Indian umbrella & stick stand was made in India in the last 15 years. It features birds perched atop the Tree of Life on a dark green background, a theme often found on old doors in Bikaner, Northern Rajasthan. This style of painting is inspired by earlier classical Rajasthani painting and is often misidentified by inexperienced dealers & auction houses as antique. The workmanship is excellent and all hand painted. Dimensions: 39 x 39 x