Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes This is an excellent example

This is an excellent example of a Northern Indian tobacco box dating to the 18th century

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

These panels date to the early 20th century (circa 1900) and would have been cherished and interacted with on a daily basis

influenced by European majolica designs

Vintage Painted Indian Pithara Console Chest Calligraphy Brushes This is an excellent exampleThis 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.