Cream Painted Teak Dog Gate From Gujarat - 1900 Finish - Brown Lacquer with his right hand "touching

with his right hand "touching the earth" and symbolises Buddha's enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree

The finely perforated brass body is decorated with repeating geometric motifs that allow light and air to circulate

These types of low Indian prayer tables were known as bajots and are found in many styles around India

5 x 2 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

Cream Painted Teak Dog Gate From Gujarat - 1900 Finish - Brown Lacquer with his right hand "touchingDog gates were used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati Havelis to keep animals out. This particular one is made from Teak & Iron. Various layers of cream and brown paint give this piece a wonderful rustic look. They make very interesting & decorative garden gates as well as unique pieces of wall art.