Painted Indian 'Pithara' Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Side Tables A gilt bronze statue of

A gilt bronze statue of Usnisavijaya

the paint has distressed over time with the hot weather that is indicative of the state of Gujarat

An impressive centrepiece for any room

Bone & Resin Inlay Box  Art Deco design

hand-carved floral and foliate friezes

Painted Indian 'Pithara' Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Side Tables A gilt bronze statue ofThis antique iron bound teak dowry chest known as a pithara in India has been reduced in depth to create a dramatic console table. it dates to the 19th century. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra and was known in the local dialect as a pataro. The Kathi were a ruling caste in Saurashtra and these chests would have contained a grand dowry. It is perfect for the storage of bedding for occasional guests. Chests and boxes from India