Painted Gujarati House Shrine - Early 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka Shekhawati architecture is often constructed

Shekhawati architecture is often constructed using roheda wood

The famous imperial kilns have been sited there since the Ming dynasty 1368 - 1644 AD)

These niches date to the 18th century and are from Dungarpur in Southern Rajasthan

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Painted Gujarati House Shrine - Early 19th Century Origin - Sri Lanka Shekhawati architecture is often constructedThis early 19th century painted teak house shrine from Gujarat is a finely crafted example of domestic devotion, created to enshrine a households favourite deity. The surface displays beautifully layered generations of paint in deep reds, ochres, creams and traces of verdigris, giving the piece a wonderfully time worn patina. The central doors open to reveal the sanctum where the deity figure would have been placed, offering a glimpse into the