Painted Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Earrings This antique Japanese tansu chest

This antique Japanese tansu chest is made in the traditional isho kasane-dansu form in 2 parts with 4 drawers and a lock box

This decorative piece is made up of old Indian textile printing blocks

This one is made from blue painted teak wood and boasts beautifully carved peacocks and a repeating jali lattice

This classic Mughal design is seen throughout Northern India

Painted Indian Almirah Cabinet With Sunburst Panels - 19th Century Earrings This antique Japanese tansu chestThis 19th century painted teak almirah cabinet features beautifully carved sunburst panels influenced by Portuguese design, reflecting the fascinating exchange of artistic ideas between Europe and India during the colonial period. While Portuguese rule was largely concentrated in coastal regions of southern India, decorative motifs and stylistic influences travelled widely through trade networks, and examples like this demonstrate how these European