Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Bronze 20 x 20 x 42

20 x 20 x 42 (wxdxh cms)

The figure to the left is the Taoist immortal He Xiangu who is depicted holding a vase in her hand

34 x 11 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

The worn edges and subtle paint loss reveal glimpses of the warm timber beneath

the hybrid of chinoiserie & traditional Chinese furniture was rare

Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Bronze 20 x 20 x 42This 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