Painted Hanuman Bhairava Shutters From Bikaner - Ca 1900 Hundi Hanging Lamps 68 x 47 x 46

68 x 47 x 46 (wxdxh cms)

They were used by the desert dwelling tribes of Western Rajasthan in their buildings which were made of mud and clay

This one has a larger area at the top ideal for displaying ornaments and trinkets

with layers of paint worn back over time to reveal the timber beneath

Indian lacquer boxes are true works of art and this colourful lacquer box is an excellent collector's piece

Painted Hanuman Bhairava Shutters From Bikaner - Ca 1900 Hundi Hanging Lamps 68 x 47 x 46These beautifully painted antique Indian shutters depict a scene from the Ramayana Hindu epic. They date from circa 1900 and are from Bikaner area in Rajasthan. On the left we see Hanuman holding what appears to be a lingam in his left hand In the Ramayana, Lakshmana is severely wounded in the battle against Ravana's forces. Hanuman is sent to retrieve the mythical Sanjeevani herb (also known as vishalya karani) from mount Gandhamadana Parvat. He