Teak Okli Mortar From Rajasthan - 19th Century Takhat Tables Even though pottery developed in

Even though pottery developed in China 15

we believe this Japanese tansu to date from the Taishō Period which dates it to early 20th century between 1912 & 1926

Frames of this type were often repurposed from architectural elements or traditional furniture

suspended bell ornaments

With original painting - a very good example of rare Tibetan furniture

Teak Okli Mortar From Rajasthan - 19th Century Takhat Tables Even though pottery developed inThis antique teak okli mortar from Rajasthan dates to the 19th century and was traditionally used for grinding spices, herbs, and grains in Indian kitchens. Carved from a single solid block of teak, the mortar has a pleasing cylindrical form with a subtly stepped base and thick rim designed to withstand years of daily pounding with a wooden pestle. The exterior still retains traces of its original hand painted decoration, with bands of deep red and