Reverse Glass Painting of a Sikh Nobleman – Late 19th Century Period - Meiji Once the piece has been

Once the piece has been cast the mould is broken open

It may have been used for Aarti - the temple fire ceremony

Reclaimed Teakwood Blanket Chest With Painted Finish

who is standing on a lotus throne

Reverse Glass Painting of a Sikh Nobleman – Late 19th Century Period - Meiji Once the piece has beenA remarkable reverse glass painting depicting an armoured Sikh nobleman, most likely Maharajah Sher Singh or Rajah Lal Singh, shown brandishing a sword. Executed in gouache and gold on glass, the portrait captures the resolute dignity of the Sikh court during the final decades of the nineteenth century, its brilliance preserved through the luminous medium of glass. This work draws inspiration from celebrated portraits such as Schoeffts oil of