Brass Bound 'Pithara' Console Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware the paint has flaked off

the paint has flaked off the iron bound areas

This early 20th century sideboard is from the northern Shanxi province on the border of Mongolia

or even as seats

The top name plate originally would have shown the name of the owner

adding another layer of craftsmanship to this beautifully preserved piece

Brass Bound 'Pithara' Console Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Serveware the paint has flaked offThis antique Indian dowry chest is constructed from teak bound with brass. It dates to the 19th century and is from Gujarat. This style of chest is known locally as a pithara (or pataro) and is usually 2. 5x deeper. These chests are reduced in depth to create dramatic console tables. We fell in love with the hand beaten peacocks and tigers that decorate the front of this chest. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra and was known in