Parrot Lamp Bracket From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea this mirror offers both versatility

this mirror offers both versatility and timeless appeal

This elegant antique red and black lacquered Chinese 'square cornered cabinet' is colloquially known as book cabinet

the vibrant burnt orange is a pleasure for the eyes

providing useful concealed storage for everyday essentials

Parrot Lamp Bracket From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - New Guinea this mirror offers both versatilityAn old Indian lamp holder from a Kathi home in Gujarat, probably Saurashtra dating to the 19th century. It features a beautifully carved parrot as part of the rotating bracket which has been painted green. A lamp would have been placed on the bracket allowing the light to be directed. In Gujarati, these are called Dv. References: See 'Lamps of India' by D. G. Kelkar, fig 106 for a similar example Another similar example can be seen in 'Folk Art &