Teak Apothecary Chest From South India - 19th Century Serveware a fish design has been

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known in Hindi as a 'singhasan' or 'puja mandir'

With two drawers below with ample storage and beautifully preserved geometric painting it works perfectly in a modern home as a coffee table

it remains a striking example of lacquer artistry from a region renowned for its distinctive

Teak Apothecary Chest From South India - 19th Century Serveware a fish design has beenThis antique Indian apothecary chest would have been used to store herbs and other items used as medicinal remedies. Also known as medicine cabinets they come with many small individual compartments. it is a real interior statement piece. Constructed from teak wood this piece has a large area at the top ideal for displaying ornaments and trinkets. This particular cabinet comes with a multitude of drawers and has its original blue paintwork which has