Pair Of Brass Palanquin Finials From Rajasthan - 18th Century Dhokra Work These represent the severance of

These represent the severance of the eight 'earthly dharmas' - gain and loss

the Bhuta boar spirit

Originally used in the age-old technique of block printing textiles

Used originally to store textiles

Pair Of Brass Palanquin Finials From Rajasthan - 18th Century Dhokra Work These represent the severance ofThis rare pair of 18th century brass palanquin finials from Rajasthan are highly sculptural objects with remarkable presence and character. Cast in brass and originally hand painted, each finial takes the form of a stylised standing figure with elongated features, jewellery details and traces of its original red and polychrome surface. Once mounted to the carrying poles of a ceremonial palanquin, they would have served as both decorative and symbolic