Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes This is an excellent example

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

37 x 49 x 1

Dating to the late 19th century

celebrating the natural texture and patina of old timber

Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes This is an excellent exampleThis 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.