Large English Black Toleware, Glass Post Lantern on Painted Teak Base cupboards foliate style cascade down the

foliate style cascade down the sides of the frame and across the bottom

Mughal Style | Company School (Kampani qalam) | This style of artwork was made by Indian artists for the British colonists and European patrons in India

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It is a nice early example

This area is known for mud-mirror work or Lippan kam on objects and the traditional mud huts (bhungas)

Large English Black Toleware, Glass Post Lantern on Painted Teak Base cupboards foliate style cascade down theDETAILS With a black, painted finish, this impressive antique tole lantern was hand crafted in traditional, lantern form; the four, glazed sides tapering from the peaked roof. This one sports an inverted cap over the chimney, and two side vents. Made to be installed on a post, it would make a great outdoor light, electrified, or with candle light. Now mounted on a yellow painted, teak pillar top base. PERIOD Queen Victoria (1837 1901) Late 19th