Old Teak Mortar From Rajasthan - 19th Century Period - 18th Century raised feet

raised feet

These majestic pieces have been designed to house small statues or larger candes

Early 19thC Gilded & Painted Stone & Plaster Doorway Panel

but is in fact a museum quality reproduction hand made in China

It's is a resin made from the sap of the Rhus verniciflua tree

Old Teak Mortar From Rajasthan - 19th Century Period - 18th Century raised feetThis Indian mortar comes from Rajasthan, it was used for pounding millet the staple food of the region. It is carved from a single piece of teak wood and was made in the 19th century. It would be most suited as a plant stand for your favourite crawler. Passed down the family from one generation to another, it is now beautifully patinated by years of continual use. This can be used as a side table with a glass top. A 5mm toughened glass top can be