Painted Indian Mirror Made From An Old Teak Window - 19th Century Origin - India Originally this piece was gilt

Originally this piece was gilt and remnants of the gilt polychrome can be seen on the sides

where functionality and craftsmanship were closely intertwined

Himachal Pradesh which has fallen into disrepair

or layered with everyday attire

the abstract design is that of buffalo horns

Painted Indian Mirror Made From An Old Teak Window - 19th Century Origin - India Originally this piece was giltThis stunning painted Indian mirror radiates a strong Mughal influence with its distinctive carved arch. Traces of old paint give it a classic 'distressed' look. Once a window frame in a grand building since fallen into disrepair, it has been repurposed into a mirror. Supplied with wall hangers