Painted Indian 'Pithara' Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Sale worn timber and aged ironwork

worn timber and aged ironwork combine to give the piece a distinctive character that only genuine age can provide

with small marks and dents consistent with age and use

including small dents

This bowl is made from teak wood and is from Rajasthan

Painted Indian 'Pithara' Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Sale worn timber and aged ironworkThis antique iron bound teak dowry chest known as a pithara in India has been reduced in depth to create a dramatic console table. it dates to the 19th century. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra and was known in the local dialect as a pataro. The Kathi were a ruling caste in Saurashtra and these chests would have contained a grand dowry. It is perfect for the storage of bedding for occasional guests. Chests and boxes from India