Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Opera Chests all executed with remarkable craftsmanship

all executed with remarkable craftsmanship and symmetry

Although used for Hindu prayers

This very decorative dragon chest is one of the best we've found and part of a collection recently acquired by Indigo Antiques

The large interior compartment comes with a shelf

This amulet has a beautiful patina and wearing conducive with its age

Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Opera Chests all executed with remarkable craftsmanshipThis beautifully carved rosewood seed drill has been converted into a truly unique candle stand. Dating from the 19th century it has a wonderful rich patina as old rosewood often does. Like many things in India, every day pieces were crucial for day to day life and often were embellished and beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen. Carved on this piece, you can see Nandi bulls, the steed of Lord Shiva. Seed drills were made for the practical purpose