Takhat From Gujarat With Lacquered Legs - 19th Century Side Tables The cabinet retains its original

The cabinet retains its original

When finished the entire figure is then coated with clay made from termite hills to create the mould

Originally part of an architectural interior

A remarkable reverse glass painting depicting an armoured Sikh nobleman

Jackfruit wood is often used for building construction in South India as is comparable in quality to teak wood

Takhat From Gujarat With Lacquered Legs - 19th Century Side Tables The cabinet retains its originalThis antique Indian coffee table dates to the 19th century and is a takhat, an Indian daybed originally used by the wealthy merchant class. The turned lacquer legs are traditional on Gujarati takhats. This style with two deep drawers shows how the presence of western empires influenced traditional Indian design in the 19th century. Constructed from teak wood with original brass handles it would make an impressive centerpiece for a living room,