Indian Double Door Set with Pierced-Work Panel Carving: Painted

A star-shaped lattice that lets through everything except the people outside.

This double door set with pierced-work panel carving comes from Gujarat, India, and dates to the 17th century. It is painted teak. Gujarat's woodcarvers are long celebrated for the elaborate facades of their houses and temples. Each door holds three pierced panels of tiny repeating stars, framed by rope-like and feather-patterned borders with traces of green and yellow paint. Iron hinges, chains and a sliding bolt remain in place. It stands 86.5 inches high and 75.5 wide.

Knocking seems almost unnecessary. They have already seen you.