Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes influenced by European majolica designs

influenced by European majolica designs

37 x 49 x 1

while also making the stool easy to move around the home or garden

Dating to the late 19th century

giving the cage a light visual quality while retaining strength and durability

Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes influenced by European majolica designsThis fabulously decorative Indian painted chest is made from teak with hand forged iron banding and has been repainted with traditional Indian designs. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra and was known in the local dialect as a pataro. The Kathi were a ruling caste in Saurashtra and these chests would have contained a grand dowry. It is perfect for the storage of bedding for occasional guests.