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Indian Inlaid Mirror with Tambour Door

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Fine inlaid sandalwood mirror with elaborate bone and ebony detailing to fretwork top, deep mitered sides and scalloped, arched base. Original mirror inside a black and white chevron surround, and featuring a vine inlaid tambour door that can be retracted to an open position or brought down into a closed position. Suitable to be wall hung or used in a stand for display on a table top.
Quite possibly conceived to conform with vashtu shastra, a traditional Hindi system of architecture which suggested mirrors should be covered when one is sleeping.

More Information

Origin:	India
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1890
Styles / Movements:	Anglo-Indian
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001676
Incollect Reference #:	737850

Dimensions

W.	12.75 in;	H.	22 in;	D.	2.5 in;
W.	32.39 cm;	H.	55.88 cm;	D.	6.35 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.