Vintage Green Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1920 Style - Ginger Jar 76 x 41 x 81

76 x 41 x 81 (wxdxh cms)

this striking vase brings warmth

reclaimed and adapted

The style is often known as a round-corner cabinet (yuanjiaogui) and was first seen in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

They were often used as jewellery and dowry chests for women of wealthy families

Vintage Green Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1920 Style - Ginger Jar 76 x 41 x 81With its soft green patina and elegant proportions, this vintage Indian shelf offers a beautifully restrained decorative presence. The distressed painted finishlayered with hints of ochre, turquoise and umberreflects decades of surface wear, lending it a quiet, wabi sabi appeal. Crafted from solid teak in the early 20th century, the piece features four open shelves framed by simple cross braced sides. The slender depth makes it ideal for narrow