Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes 37 x 49 x 1

37 x 49 x 1

This is an excellent example of a Northern Indian tobacco box dating to the 18th century

giving the cage a light visual quality while retaining strength and durability

First made in the early 19th century as a wall shrine

celebrating the natural texture and patina of old timber

Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes 37 x 49 x 1This fabulously decorative Indian painted chest is made from teak with hand forged iron banding and has been repainted with traditional Indian designs. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra and was known in the local dialect as a pataro. The Kathi were a ruling caste in Saurashtra and these chests would have contained a grand dowry. It is perfect for the storage of bedding for occasional guests.