Regency Style Indian Slatted Bench - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting Material: Hand-Carved Sandstone

Material: Hand-Carved Sandstone

Peacocks roam freely in Rajasthan and are a symbol of good luck

Antique Chinese wooden trugs like this were used by traders for taking their goods to the market to sell

This 19th century lintel panel is carved from a single piece of wood and the detailed carvings are layered with years of orange and blue phases of paint

The intricate brushwork

Regency Style Indian Slatted Bench - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting Material: Hand-Carved SandstoneThis handsome Anglo Indian teak bench dates from the 19th century and is made in the Regency style, with elegant turned front legs, gently scrolling arms, and a beautifully simple slatted back and seat. Crafted during the days of the Raj, it has the balanced proportions and restrained ornament associated with Regency taste, while the rich teak timber gives it the durability and warmth so prized in Indian furniture of the period. Its deep patina and