Teak Okli Mortar From Rajasthan - 19th Century Small Boxes There are also parallels in

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Teak Okli Mortar From Rajasthan - 19th Century Small Boxes There are also parallels inThis antique teak okli mortar from Rajasthan dates to the 19th century and was traditionally used for grinding spices, herbs, and grains in Indian kitchens. Carved from a single solid block of teak, the mortar has a pleasing cylindrical form with a subtly stepped base and thick rim designed to withstand years of daily pounding with a wooden pestle. The exterior still retains traces of its original hand painted decoration, with bands of deep red and