Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Opera Chests drawers & sides are constructed

drawers & sides are constructed from paulownia wood

Date: Early 20th century (vintage)

all executed with remarkable craftsmanship and symmetry

Pieces like this were traditionally used to display porcelain vases

lamp tables

Carved Rosewood Seed Drill Candlestand - 19th Century Opera Chests drawers & sides are constructedThis beautifully carved rosewood seed drill has been converted into a truly unique candle stand. Dating from the 19th century it has a wonderful rich patina as old rosewood often does. Like many things in India, every day pieces were crucial for day to day life and often were embellished and beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen. Carved on this piece, you can see Nandi bulls, the steed of Lord Shiva. Seed drills were made for the practical purpose