Indian Teak Ghee Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets This exquisite antique stone lamp

This exquisite antique stone lamp niche originates from Jaisalmer

The bell remains and the blade was originally movable but has long since been lost

This piece reflects the rich tradition of Indian woodcarving

whether draped over the shoulders on cool summer evenings

Painted Opera Chest From Gansu Province - made from elm wood - Circa 1900

Indian Teak Ghee Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets This exquisite antique stone lampThese old pots come from South Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. They are carved from a solid piece of teak with blacksmith forged iron fittings. They were normally used in the kitchen for storing cooking ghee sometimes used by the bullock cart drivers to store grease for the axle. Seldom used in Indian kitchens in these times of modern materials, a perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. Dimensions: 27 x 7. 5 x 13. 5 (wxdxh cms)