Indo-Portuguese Painted Teak Altar Architectural Panel with Royal Crest antique hardware Width 3 Depth 3 Height

Width 3 Depth 3 Height 5

5-7 October 2010

with one shelf on the inside

Henri Crenier (French-American

The arched doors open to reveal a curved

Indo-Portuguese Painted Teak Altar Architectural Panel with Royal Crest antique hardware Width 3 Depth 3 HeightDETAILS An antique early 18th century, Baroque period double sided, hand carved royal crest found in Goa, India. This shaped Baroque arch was common in Portuguese architecture during this time period. Remnants of old paint and guilt. It is a rare survivor from the early colonial period of India. This decorative pieces is now mounted on a custom iron stand base. PLACE OF ORIGIN India Asia PERIOD Early 18th century DATE Circa 1700 DIMENSIONS Width 25