Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten Most brass was robbed from

Most brass was robbed from Chinese furniture in Mao's great revolution

this table originally accumulated layers of yak butter residue from the lamps that burned continually within monasteries

These boxes were multifunctional and used both as tiffin boxes and betel boxes (kun it)

almost talismanic quality

carved scalloped top gallery

Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Turkmenisten Most brass was robbed fromThis 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