Painted Chintz Door Panel From Bikaner - Late 19th Century Nandi Bulls Watching the printers at their

Watching the printers at their craft is mesmerising

It's a great example of the extraordinary variety of artistic styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India

This painted sideboard is from Gansu and in the Mongolian style

These stands are most often constructed from hongmu (rosewood)

is the sacred mount and devoted companion of Lord Shiva

Painted Chintz Door Panel From Bikaner - Late 19th Century Nandi Bulls Watching the printers at theirThis beautifully painted Chintz door panel from Bikaner is a museum worthy example of Rajasthani painting. Bikaner artists were well renowned as some of the best artists in Northern India. Bikaner miniature painting is world renowned. This door dates to the end of the 19th century (1880 1900) and is inspired by the chintz painting of Junagarh Fort, Bikaner's most famous palace. Specifically the Phool Mahal (flower palace) in Junagarh Fort which was