Turned Cedar Pot From Kullu Valley - Ca 1940's Wine Jar Chinese bears often had whiskers

Chinese bears often had whiskers

A horse bracket frames each corner and the remains of old paint make this a beautiful rustic piece

typical of India’s rural folk carving traditions

almost talismanic quality

This design was classic of the Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors would have originally have been gilt with scenes of everyday life or precious objects

Turned Cedar Pot From Kullu Valley - Ca 1940's Wine Jar Chinese bears often had whiskersThese old Indian pots were previously used as milk churns. They were made in the 1940's in the Kullu valley, which is famous for its huge deodar trees which are a variety of cedar. They're skillfully made from single pieces of turned wood and would have been essential day to day items in people's lives. The ring lines from the turning process make these truly unique items. Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 21 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except