Painted Gujarati House Shrine - Early 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka These niches date to the

These niches date to the 18th century and are from Dungarpur in Southern Rajasthan

Covered in black lacquer and complex floral and geometric pattern designs

Shekhawati architecture is often constructed using roheda wood

This beautifully preserved Teak Jewellery Box  is a real stunner

The style is often known as a round-corner cabinet (yuanjiaogui) and was first seen in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

Painted Gujarati House Shrine - Early 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka These niches date to theThis early 19th century painted teak house shrine from Gujarat is a finely crafted example of domestic devotion, created to enshrine a households favourite deity. The surface displays beautifully layered generations of paint in deep reds, ochres, creams and traces of verdigris, giving the piece a wonderfully time worn patina. The central doors open to reveal the sanctum where the deity figure would have been placed, offering a glimpse into the