Bastar Toran - 1940 Planters & Wastepaper Bins Mongolian Sideboard - this piece

Mongolian Sideboard - this piece has original painting - circa 1920

They are the embodiment of supernatural powers and knowledge of magical formulae

A double gourd patch adds unique character to this already beautifully patinaed piece

33 x 13 x 28(w x d x h cms)

Bastar Toran - 1940 Planters & Wastepaper Bins Mongolian Sideboard - this pieceEvocative and finely crafted, this Bastar toran dates to the mid 20th century and is a striking example of tribal ironwork from central India. Traditionally made as decorative and talismanic objects, torans were believed to bring protection and auspiciousness to the home. This example retains that ceremonial presence, with a strong vertical format that can be displayed either wall mounted or leaning against a wall as a sculptural screen. Formed as a