Brass Bound 'Pithara' Console Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware adding another layer of craftsmanship

adding another layer of craftsmanship to this beautifully preserved piece

This chair unusually has carved animals on the armrests and is carved from a single piece of wood with a beautiful patina

Finish: Limed white painted finish

Radha was already married and they engaged in a passionate intermarital affair transcending traditional mortal relationships and morality

Brass Bound 'Pithara' Console Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware adding another layer of craftsmanshipThis antique Indian dowry chest is constructed from teak bound with brass. It dates to the 19th century and is from Gujarat. This style of chest is known locally as a pithara (or pataro) and is usually 2. 5x deeper. These chests are reduced in depth to create dramatic console tables. We fell in love with the hand beaten peacocks and tigers that decorate the front of this chest. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra and was known in