Carved Indian Teak Harpa Box From Banswara - 19thC Garden A rare painted teak horse

A rare painted teak horse from A rare painted teak horse from Patan

73 x 5 x 117 (wxdxh cms)

Materials: Red Elm (Jumu / Southern Elm)

They were used to store clothing

Tibetan antique furniture with original painting was always unusual to find and incredibly difficult to come by

Carved Indian Teak Harpa Box From Banswara - 19thC Garden A rare painted teak horseHarpa boxes were used by Indian shopkeepers as money boxes. This is evident here from the money slot in the box cover. This piece is a beautiful example with a rich patina, especially on the Ganesh carving in the center. Ganesh is the Hindu god of wisdom and clears obstacles of day to day life. The patina on this box is excellent and shows very good age. From India 46 x 18 x 15 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More