Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia Rosewood or Jackfruit wood they

Rosewood or Jackfruit wood they were made to order by skilled carpenters

Ca 1838 - 1912

Dimensions: W147 x D62 x H91 cm - Seat Height 37 cm

one of the most celebrated divine couples in Hinduism

These mirrors would have been commissioned for wealthy merchants in Gujarat & Rajasthan in India

Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia Rosewood or Jackfruit wood theyThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic