The decoration of this beautiful double-leaf door depicts scenes of courtly pleasure, providing a wonderful insight into nineteenth century Indian nobility.
This fine double-leaf door is crafted from hardwood and features wrought iron fittings. Each of the doors features five pictorial panels set within frames painted with arabesques. The painted panels depict scenes of Indian courtly life, including portrayals of elephants, tigers, and the hunt. The paintings are executed in a distinctive manner and offer an insight into the character of nineteenth-century Indian courtly life.
