Door Mirror From Shekhawati - 19th Century Slippers Celadon was favoured by nobles

Celadon was favoured by nobles and the wealthy classes due to a myth that it would break if poisoned food or liquid was put inside

and patina consistent with age and outdoor use

Condition: Very good condition with surface variation and wear consistent with reclaimed wood

This was also the subject used in Ai Weiwei's "Ghost Gu Coming Down the Mountain" work

Door Mirror From Shekhawati - 19th Century Slippers Celadon was favoured by noblesThis pretty carved mirror is made from an original Shekhawati roheda door frame with lacquer beading. Shekhawati is a desert region in Rajasthan well known for its excellent quality of Mughal carving. These door frames date to the 19th century and have been adapted and fitted with modern mirror glass. As they are reclaimed from buildings they're also environmentally friendly. This mirror is designed to be hung portrait and comes ready fitted with