Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood each piece individually painted so

each piece individually painted so slight variations will occur

creating a sculptural object that is as appealing today as it would have been in a traditional household shrine over a century ago

Compact yet substantial

and happiness

A rare example of a Painted Tibetan Prayer Table - 19thC

Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood each piece individually painted soThis beautifully carved antique Indian seed drill, known in Gujarat as an orani (), is a wonderful example of traditional agricultural craftsmanship elevated through decorative artistry. Dating to the 19th or early 20th century, it was originally used to sow seeds evenly into prepared soil, guided by a farmer as oxen drew it through the fields. Over more than a century of daily use, the hardwood has developed a deep, lustrous patina, its surfaces