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Military chests such as this were commissioned for officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions while on tour
Blue & Tangerine Nui Burst Cushion
Covered in distressed paint
Dimensions: Width 40 × Height 54 cm (including frame)
We suspect that this piece was brought back to Britain by a sailor or officer in the 18th century which would explain its unusually good condition
Painted Teak Singhasan From Bikaner - India - 19thC Origin - Sri Lanka Military chests such as thisAn exquisitely painted god throne dating from the 19th century, known in Hindi as a 'singhasan' or 'puja mandir'. This style of green and red paintwork is characteristic of traditional artwork from Bikaner, Rajasthan. Bikaner area is famed for its beautifully painted buildings and furniture. Carved from teakwood, the shape and painted designs are classically Mughal. The repeating glass mosaic running along the bottom sparkles as it catches the light.
