Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zinc Beeswax is mixed with a

Beeswax is mixed with a little oil and kneaded well to soften it

Originally from the series "Famous Places in Sixty Odd Provinces"

Dimensions: W112 x D8 x H12 cm

Dimensions: W54 x D7 x H86 cm

The background still has its original vermillion & cinnabar paint and the panels are inset with mica which would have sparkled in candlelight

Teak Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zinc Beeswax is mixed with aThis charming hand carved teak bowl, known as a parath, was traditionally used across India for mixing chapatti and paratha dough. Sculpted from a single block of teak, it takes a distinctive turtle form with gently curved sides and a smooth, worked interior. The rich patina and tool marks speak to generations of use, while the turtle shapeoften associated with longevity and stabilityadds symbolic character to this practical 19th century domestic