Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Although pottery has been produced

Although pottery has been produced in China for over 15

Figures such as this were hand-carved by village artisans and placed in household shrines or temple niches

These Chinese sideboards were used for storage & also as altar cabinets for family ancestor worship and were usually made from elm

creating a sculptural object that is as appealing today as it would have been in a traditional household shrine over a century ago

This particular piece comes with an original spoon and engraved inscription

Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Although pottery has been producedThis 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