Carved Teak Bowl - Parath - Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Coral circular lock plate with mokko-gata

circular lock plate with mokko-gata floral medallion

Made from Zelkova & Cryptomeria wood

It comes from Shanxi Province -  in completely original condition which is very rare

Dokra also spelled Dhokra- is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique

19 x 15 x 22 (wxdxh cms)

Carved Teak Bowl - Parath - Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Coral circular lock plate with mokko-gataParaths were used as mixing bowls for making chapatti and paratha they are found all over India. The wooden paraths are carved from a single piece of timber and are usually made from teak or acacia wood our parath bowls are mostly 19thC or late 20thC and have wonderful patina which comes from frequent use over many years. From India 39 x 33 x 9 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 15 More delivery options available on checkout