Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Scarves secured with traditional Japanese hashikui

secured with traditional Japanese hashikui joinery

The box features a hinged lid with a bold handle and a secure clasp

crafted from reclaimed wood with natural variations and marks

Layers of worn turquoise paint reveal the teak beneath

Qajar Style Polychrome Doors From Bikaner - Late 18th Century Scarves secured with traditional Japanese hashikuiThese exceptional painted doors from Bikaner, Rajasthan date from the late 18th to early 19th century and are decorated with marigolds, roses and leafy branches arranged around a stylised tree of life design. The deep black ground, warm terracotta flowers, gilt toned scrollwork and lacquer like surface show an unmistakable Qajar influence, reflecting the long artistic exchange between Rajasthan, the Mughal courts and the wider Persianate world.