Brass & Iron Indian Pithara Dowry Chest On Wheels - 19th Century Material - Terracotta approx 75 x 57 (w

approx 75 x 57 (w x d x h cms)

This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from teak wood and iron

Layers of green & pink paint have been applied and worn over time

Hand carved from stone in a Mughal style this elegant tent weight would make totally unique paperweight

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Brass & Iron Indian Pithara Dowry Chest On Wheels - 19th Century Material - Terracotta approx 75 x 57 (wThis Indian pithara dowry Chest, dating back to the 19th century, features a combination of wood, brass and iron in its construction. Originally built with wheels for easy transportation, this teak dowry chest offers ample storage and is ideal for larger spaces. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra which is in Gujarat, and was known in the local dialect as a pataro. The Kathi were a ruling caste in Saurashtra and these chests would