Carved Teak Seed Drill From Gujarat - Ca 1920 sarang and a touch of heritage

and a touch of heritage craftsmanship to any interior

domed lids with finials

10 x 7 x 13

These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers

Carved Teak Seed Drill From Gujarat - Ca 1920 sarang and a touch of heritageLike many things in India, everyday pieces were crucial for day to day life and often were embellished and beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen. Carved on this beautifully patinated piece, you can see birds, flowers and an elephant. Seed drills were made for the practical purpose of spreading seeds. Now they are no longer needed for their original purpose, they are often used as wonderful decorative ornaments. Dimensions: 22 x 15. 5 x 20 (wxdxh