Indo-Portuguese Painted Teak Altar Architectural Panel with Royal Crest antique hardware with two foliate scrolling arms

with two foliate scrolling arms with a twining foliate stem and base

Fireplace could be waxed for a darker finish

with one shelf on the inside

Napoleon III (1852-70)

Indo-Portuguese Painted Teak Altar Architectural Panel with Royal Crest antique hardware with two foliate scrolling armsDETAILS 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