Painted Singhasan From Bikaner - 19th Century Origin - Korea or as dramatic wall art

or as dramatic wall art

They are created by overlaying painted canvas onto wooden doors

This piece is almost 100 years old and dates from the early 20th century

They were usually made from Teak

The slender proportions make it especially effective in a hallway

Painted Singhasan From Bikaner - 19th Century Origin - Korea or as dramatic wall artAn exquisitely detailed god throne dating from the 19th century, known in Hindi as a 'singhasan' or 'puja mandir'. This piece comes from the town of Bikaner in Rajasthan, a city that is famous for its fine painting of boxes and the interiors of buildings. The green, gold, and red are a classic Bikaner colour combination. Four floral painted steps lead up to the main dias, making this piece ideal for displaying your favorite items, or as a unique