Two painted and lacquered wood panka elements, North India, Rajasthan, 19th century The first, consisting of a panel suspended from a cylindrical element. Floral decoration in gilded medallions on one side, soldiers on foot, horsemen, hunters and mahouts riding elephants on a red background on the other. L. : 82 cm ; the second, a small balustrade with turned bars surmounted by a rectangular pediment framed by two palmettes with painted floral decoration continuing on the frame. L. : 98,5 cm Chips and small missing pieces. These two elements were placed above a bed as a support for a large rigid cotton cloth used to fan the person lying underneath. Two Painted and Lacquered Wooden Panka Elements, North India, Rajasthan, 19th century