Indo-Portuguese Baroque Style Painted Teak Altar Niche B-70-0414 but the top was refinished

but the top was refinished perhaps in the 1960s

Each panel is a work of art by an unknown artist

Opens to interior with shelving

The base holds a single drawer on the front

neoclassical glass garniture vases that have been converted to elegant urn table lamps

Indo-Portuguese Baroque Style Painted Teak Altar Niche B-70-0414 but the top was refinishedDETAILS Hand crafted with an important, shell carved crest, this antique, folk art niche features applied floral designs, half pilasters and early gray and tangerine colored paint. It makes a charming and strong decorating statement. COLOR(S) Blue, red, gold PLACE OF ORIGIN India DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 26. 5 Depth 11 Height 42. 5 inches CONDITION Note: some restoration.