Window Mirror From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Bamboo they were so highly prized

they were so highly prized they were often used as diplomatic gifts

118 x 62 x 56 (wxdxh cms)

Features: Three slatted shelves

The mould is dried and fired in an oven with cow-dung cakes

Urlis was cast using the ancient lost wax method (cire perdue)

Window Mirror From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Bamboo they were so highly prizedThis characterful mirror has been created from an original 19th century carved teak window sourced from India. Its standout feature is the elegant Mughal arch, with its scalloped cusps and graceful inward curvesan architectural form long associated with Rajasthani havelis and North Indian palace design. The natural weathering of the old teak brings out a beautiful grain pattern and soft, timeworn patina. The frame is notably deep, retaining the full