Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Buffalo Horn Varada mudra is a sign

Varada mudra is a sign of compassion & charity

24 x 24 x 51 cms (wxdxh cms)

which is still the centre for the best quality porcelain

These boxes were used for as money boxes

It also has stylised lion head handles on either side

Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Buffalo Horn Varada mudra is a signThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic