Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia Dimensions: W147 x D62 x

Dimensions: W147 x D62 x H91 cm - Seat Height 37 cm

the bench was built for practical use in a warm climate

Ca 1838 - 1912

These mirrors would have been commissioned for wealthy merchants in Gujarat & Rajasthan in India

This piece is not old but it is made from reclaimed Elm which usually comes from old Chinese doors

Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia Dimensions: W147 x D62 xThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic