Grain Mortar from the Himalayas - 19thC Damchiya Sideboards These carved teak jali window

These carved teak jali window shutters are particularly unusual and have an interesting mix of influences from both Mughal and Chinese designs

Known in Rajasthan as a Gangaur Figure

it was originally used as a rice or grain grinding mill in rural Rajasthan or Gujarat

it bears traces of its original paintwork

Carved mango wood mirror with a washed paint finish - from Rajasthan

Grain Mortar from the Himalayas - 19thC Damchiya Sideboards These carved teak jali windowThis Jackfruit mortar comes from the Kulu valley in Himachal Pradesh it was used for pounding millet the staple food of the region. It is carved from a single piece of timber. Pased down the family from one generation to another, now beautifully patinated by years of continual use. It is supplied with a 6mm toughened glass top and makes a very useful side table. From from Northern India. 45 x 45 x 58 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &