Carved Teak Chapati Board From Banswara Region - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe 138 x 55 x 82

138 x 55 x 82 (wxdxh cms)

This style of black lacquer tansu was made in both Tsuruoka & Sakata however

At the lower edge appear the double nanushi censor seals "Fuku & Muramatsu" (used together 1849-51) and

It is an Indian copy of the English Coalbrookdale cast iron which was shipped to India in the 19th century as ballast on returning ships

approx 28cm diam x 53

Carved Teak Chapati Board From Banswara Region - 19th Century Origin - Miao Tribe 138 x 55 x 82These beautifully patinated boards from Rajasthan were used for rolling chapati. They were also used for food preparation and oil was kept in the small depression in the handle. These were passed down the family from one generation to another. and have many years of rich patina. Dimensions: 25 x 31 x 70 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available at checkout