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Both takhat have traces of lacquer and paint on them indicating that they were once decorated in bright colours. This particular example has an intricately carved rail with a secret compartment concealed within.
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Details
- Title: Takhat (Bench)
- Location: The South Asia Collection, from Rajasthan
- Type: Aasan (Seating)
- Contributor: Mansi S Rao, Ben Cartwright and Samrudha Dixit
- Rights: South Asian Decorative Arts and Crafts Collection (SADACC) Trust
- Medium: Metal, Wood
- Wood Craft Technique: Joinery, Carving, Turning, Lacquering, Painting
- Metal Craft Technique: Fittings, Riveting
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