Blue Cast Iron Outdoor Bench - Ca 1940 Cotton This silver plated brass Buddha

This silver plated brass Buddha statue is in the pose of dhyana mudra

The edges were trimmed

The chest also has iron binding

this wall cabinet was made to endure

Architecture from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India

Blue Cast Iron Outdoor Bench - Ca 1940 Cotton This silver plated brass BuddhaThis cast iron and wooden bench is an Early 20th century Indian copy of an English style bench from the 19th Century. The dense cast iron ends would have been used as ballast on returning trade ships. It is the perfect counterpoint or companion to modern garden furniture. Already showing hallmarks of a lifetime of utility, this hefty bench promises to continue doing so for many years to come.