Indian Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Kair Wood This is a carved teak

This is a carved teak chariot carving from Tamil Nadu - South India - depicting a Yali lion - a mythical creature seen in many South Indian temples

Originally used for everyday family meals

The style has a clear Straits Chinese influence

log buckets

Indian Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Kair Wood This is a carved teakParaths were used in India as mixing bowls for making chapatti and paratha bread. Bowls like this are found all over India. The best wooden parath bowls like this one are carved from a single piece of timber. This bowl is made from teak wood and is from Rajasthan. It is over 100 years old and covered with a rich patina from years of use. Remnants of red paint can also be seen on the rim. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50