Painted Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Cotton sealed surface

sealed surface

18 x 18 x 33 (wxdxh cms)

The pillars are less common to see on Chinese export cabinets are have clear Regency style influences

The design of these windows was such that they gave privacy while allowing a cooling breeze to enter the building

Each piece of wood dates to the 19th century

Painted Radha Krishna Shutter From Bikaner - 19th Century Cotton sealed surfaceThis beautiful painted Indian shutter depicts Krishna & Radha. The shutter dates to the 19th century and is in excellent condition. The eternal and sublime love of Krishna & Radha is a deeply popular story often found in Bikaner paintings. Often called 'Radha Krishna', it is a romantic tale depicting the beauty of romantic and physical love. Radha was already married and they engaged in a passionate intermarital affair transcending traditional mortal