Brass Bound Indian 'Pithara' Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Wine Jar Dokra Damar tribes are the

Dokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal

Now mounted on a custom iron stand

Dimensions: W23 x D5 x H18 cm

This delicate little porcelain flower vase is the perfect gift

Brass Bound Indian 'Pithara' Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Wine Jar Dokra Damar tribes are theThis antique iron bound teak dowry chest known as a pithara in India has been reduced in depth to create a dramatic console table. it dates to the 19th century. 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. Chests and boxes from India