Old Indian Chest with Later Paint - 19thC Material - Bronze Lacquered Teak Candle Stick From

Lacquered Teak Candle Stick From Rajasthan - Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand powered lathe

Its enduring stone form makes it not only a striking decorative sculpture but also a symbolic piece filled with cultural meaning

100 x 44 x 189

or humped Indian bull would have been an important part of daily ritual for a Gond (Kondh or Khond) family

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Old Indian Chest with Later Paint - 19thC Material - Bronze Lacquered Teak Candle Stick FromThis late 19th century Rajasthani chest has been upcycled and painted in traditional Rajasthani patterns some time over the past 40 years. Its vibrant style is a refreshing change from the sometimes austere military chests of the 19th century and the vibrant colours and patterns reflect a rich Indian tradition of painting furniture and household objects. The chest has a large interior compartment, candle box, metal bar to stop the chest from falling