Carved Teak Elephant Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Amulets and red vermilion pigment

and red vermilion pigment

This rustic piece would be perfectly suited in a seaside home with superb storage in the form of four doors and drawers

This decorative Indian brass oil lamp is from the Bastar tribes of Chhattisgarh

This porcelain Temple Jar is decorated with a four trees design

This refined 19th century sideboard originates from the port city of Tianjin in Northern China and is crafted from richly grained camphor wood (樟木

Carved Teak Elephant Lintel Panel From Gujarat - 19th Century Amulets and red vermilion pigmentThis 19th century carved lintel showcases intricate depictions of elephants and riders, or mahouts, in India. The central carving features a symmetrical design with foliage accents throughout. The style of carving indicates it to be Gujarati in origin. It would have adorned an old haveli, a home of a merchant. Its impressive age is evident in the patina and layers of old paint which is still evident in traces. However, age has not dulled the beauty of