Vintage Teak Singhasan - Ca 1950's Door Coffee Tables They were used with vases

They were used with vases of flowers and were originally made in pairs

and the rich golden patina developed over more than a century of use

They're framed by the shou symbol

elm trees rarely grow to this size

They were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a Tika mark or Bindi

Vintage Teak Singhasan - Ca 1950's Door Coffee Tables They were used with vasesThese shrines would have had a prominent place in an Indian Hindu household, being used to display a deity. This particular one features simple decorative carvings and has a wonderful bleached colour. Perfect to repurpose as a display stand or even a spice rack in the kitchen. Dimensions: 40 x 23 x 28 (wxdxh cms) From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options available at checkout