Indian Cow Bell From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Damchiya Sideboards this piece works equally well

this piece works equally well as a coffee table

for burning incense and making offerings to the ancestors

The substantial form and detailed carving relate closely to the Shanxi examples discussed in Karen Mazurkewich’s Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques

Each one carries the marks and patina of daily use

either as decorative kitchen pieces or as functional storage vessels

Indian Cow Bell From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Damchiya Sideboards this piece works equally wellAn old carved teak cow bell from Rajasthan. Wooden bells were used by Rajasthani herders and farmers for cows, goats and camels depending on the size. Carved from a single piece of wood. These bells have a simplistic rustic beauty and give out an evocative sound that takes you straight to India. Dimensions: 19. 5 x 6. 5 x 9. 5 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available at checkout