Indian Wall Panel with Lattice & Central Arch

A wall you can see through, with an arch for anyone who insists on walking.

This wall panel with lattice and central arch comes from Maharashtra, India, and dates to the 19th century. It is carved teak wood. Pierced wooden screens were widely used in Indian houses to let in air and filtered light. Diamond lattice runs in a wide band around three sides and fills a tall narrow panel on each side of the opening. Above the opening, a scalloped arch ends in carved pendants, and relief panels sit low on either side. Ninety-one inches long and 82 high.

Privacy, with ventilation. A fair arrangement.