Painted Teak Takhat From Gujarat - 19th Century Dining Tables This reproduction Chinese porcelain vase

This reproduction Chinese porcelain vase is decorated in iron red glaze

Tansu and isho dansu made in Sendai province were some of the best ever made

Cows are still revered and continue to wander the streets in India

Entitled "Young Woman Blowing A Poppin" from the series "Ten Classes of Women's Physiognomy

remnants can be seen on the interior

Painted Teak Takhat From Gujarat - 19th Century Dining Tables This reproduction Chinese porcelain vaseThis fabulous antique Indian coffee table is known locally as a takhat. Takhats were daybeds originally used by the wealthy merchant classes. This takhat table is from Gujarat in Northern India and dates to the early 19th century. It is truly an excellent example of a traditional Gujarati style takhat with beautifully faded layers of pastel paintwork and decorative carved sides. Gujarati takhats are made from teak wood and have red lacquered legs.