Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten almost talismanic quality

almost talismanic quality

the jar is coated in a creamy white slip before being freely decorated with expressive iron-brown brushwork

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Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten almost talismanic qualityThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic