Pithara Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - Early 19th Century Candlesticks Materials: Teak wood with mirror

Materials: Teak wood with mirror glass

Please note the historic damage in the photos

This style of square Chinese flower stand was very popular at the end of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1912) during the early 20th century

The central stand is called a stambha and is decorated with a peacock riding an elephant

John Honeyford worked in the Indian Army

Pithara Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - Early 19th Century Candlesticks Materials: Teak wood with mirrorThis brass and iron bound teak wood dowry chest known as a pithara in India has been reduced in depth to create a dramatic console table. It dates to the early 19th century and also has a secret compartment. 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 storage of bedding for