Vintage Indian Stone Plant Pot - Ca 1920's Lembata this teak wall cabinet is

this teak wall cabinet is over 100 years old

while the softly rounded lobed edges create a flower-like form when viewed from above

From the tribal region of Banswara in Rajasthan

and artwork

Vintage Indian Stone Plant Pot - Ca 1920's Lembata this teak wall cabinet isThese stone pots were used in India for day to day cooking in a process known as 'dum cooking' where the pot is sealed and food cooked over a long period of time resulting in a strong infusion of flavors without the loss of liquid. Beautifully hand carved these stone pots would make great natural planters as well as desk tidies and storage pots. Due to the individual nature of antiques, the item you receive may vary from the images shown.