Painted Hanuman Bhairava Shutters From Bikaner - Ca 1900 Origin - China these jungle animal print cushions

these jungle animal print cushions are whimsical and eye catching

This White Metal Facetted Miao Tribal Bangle is expertly crafted with intricate detailing

5 x 33 (wxh cms)

The shape became especially popular during the Song (960–1279 AD) and Ming (1368–1644 AD) dynasties and remains admired for its timeless proportions and understated elegance

Lacquer Soldiers Hat (Jingasa) with Gilded Clan symbols - 19thC

Painted Hanuman Bhairava Shutters From Bikaner - Ca 1900 Origin - China these jungle animal print cushionsThese 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