Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Teapot Meiji Period - Late 19thC

Meiji Period - Late 19thC

This darker cobalt shade of blue is often called Hongwu blue with originals made during Emperor Hongwu's reign (1368-1398)

or kitchenware in a hallway

This lovely Chunky Farmhouse Console table with three drawers is made from reclaimed elm made in the traditional Chinese Shanxi style

pierced jali work decoration

Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Teapot Meiji Period - Late 19thCThis antique parinda from Gujarat, western India, is a window into traditional Indian village architecture. Hand carved from stone, its rose pink surface and ornate legs display beautifully intricate carving note the lotus style column bases and deep geometric carving along the top edge. Designed to support earthen water pots, the parinda cleverly channels condensation from the pots into a carved drip tray, allowing water to exit through a front spout