{"product_id":"vintage-maharaja-hand-painted-storage-chest-2","title":"Wood\/Composite Miniature Painted Domed Chest with Courtly Scenes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Miniature Domed Painted Chest is an ornamental and culturally significant object showcasing the artistry of Indian miniaturist painting done on a dimensional object. Built upon what is probably a wood frame or composite of some type, the dome shape of the lid is one of the things that immediately makes this chest reminiscent of an old-fashioned treasure chest. Another distinguishing characteristic of this piece is its meticulously handcrafted painted decoration that is applied to the surface by artists or artisans utilizing various forms of paint to imitate either a soft, aged texture as well as the natural \"look \u0026amp; feel\" of bone or light wood and thus creating the perfect \"canvas\" for the application of the artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grand center of the decorated chest lid and sides is made up of the intensely detailed representations of court life and musical gatherings that have been depicted all around the curved tops and flat sides of the painted decorative elements on the domed chest lid. The court life and musical gatherings feature patterned, stylised paintings of men and women wearing traditional clothing, engaged in either music (ragas), participating in conversation or having romantic encounters. The intense detail with which these paintings are created exemplifies the styling and precision associated with many forms of miniature art. Artisans used extremely small brushes and mixed together wonderful jewel-toned pig- ments to paint the scenes depicted on the painted pieces. Much of the base of the chest is also decorated with many repeating types of geometric, paisley or floral patterns on the borders that serve to enhance the craftsmanship represented in this piece. The Miniature Domed Painted Chest should have the same heirloom quality as an example of miniaturist art made during a time when artist and craftsman paid great attention to detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210838659247,"sku":"VSP-245","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/DSC8350_Compressed.jpg?v=1762757736","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/vintage-maharaja-hand-painted-storage-chest-2","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}