Regency Style Indian Slatted Bench - 19th Century Material - Jichimu 189 x 46 x 87

189 x 46 x 87 (wxdxh cms)

Pieces like this are increasingly sought after by collectors of Indian folk art for their sculptural simplicity and timeless appeal

with wear and patina consistent with age and use

Dimensions: Width 32 x Depth 28 x Height 29 cm

These amulets would have originated in temples and been worn by pilgrims

Regency Style Indian Slatted Bench - 19th Century Material - Jichimu 189 x 46 x 87This handsome Anglo Indian teak bench dates from the 19th century and is made in the Regency style, with elegant turned front legs, gently scrolling arms, and a beautifully simple slatted back and seat. Crafted during the days of the Raj, it has the balanced proportions and restrained ornament associated with Regency taste, while the rich teak timber gives it the durability and warmth so prized in Indian furniture of the period. Its deep patina and