Bohra Takhat From Gujarat With Lacquered Legs - 19th Century Chest with a slatted seat and

with a slatted seat and back allowing for airflow and durability over time

these Indian well pots were often seen hanging from the bottom of old bullock carts

Materials: Hardwood with brass mounts and fittings

four drawers

usually commissioned by the head of the family

Bohra Takhat From Gujarat With Lacquered Legs - 19th Century Chest with a slatted seat andThis antique Indian coffee table dates to the 19th century and is a piece from the Bohra community, a Muslim trading group known for commissioning finely made domestic furniture. These tables are locally called takhat a low daybed traditionally used by the wealthy merchant classes of various North Western Indian states. Crafted from richly patinated teak, it features three deep drawers and bold turned red lacquered legs, a distinctive hallmark of