Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Material - Rosewood A beautiful and collectable work

A beautiful and collectable work of Edo-period ukiyo-e

This solid teak 19th century Indian sideboard is an excellent example of the Indo-Portuguese blend of styles

204 x 0 x 136 (wxdxh cms)

Today it can be repurposed as a unique garden gate or displayed as an architectural wall feature

This vase is hand made on the potter's wheel in the traditional way

Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Material - Rosewood A beautiful and collectable workThis fabulously decorative Indian painted chest is made from teak with hand forged iron banding and has been repainted with traditional Indian designs. 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.