CABINET WITH MIRROR BACKGROUND

The passage of time has created watermarks and imperfections on the mirrored surface of this display case, generating an enigmatic visual interplay with the objects displayed within. Its glass doors and transparent shelves push the boundaries of perception. Made of teak with a natural patina, it comes from a shop in the center of Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, catering to colonial officials and the emerging local bourgeoisie. It eloquently illustrates the sociocultural hybridization that occurred during the final throes of the British Raj.