Painted Teak Coffee Table Chest - 19th Century Material - Mango Wood with two separate candle boxes

with two separate candle boxes with carved lids

He has a third truth seeing eye on his forehead

Takhats were Indian daybeds and usually were larger

Please be aware that these are made in the old fashion way and are for decoration only

Historically the most important piece of equipment for each household throughout Asia and many other countries are the family€™s water pots

Painted Teak Coffee Table Chest - 19th Century Material - Mango Wood with two separate candle boxesBeautifully worn and richly patinated, this 19th century painted antique Indian teak chest from Gujarat is a striking example of rural craftsmanship. Once used in village households for storing grain, textiles, or valuables, its sturdy proportions and weathered finish evoke generations of practical use and quiet beauty. The surface retains its original layered paint in shades of blue and green over rich brown teak wood, now softly faded and