Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century
This 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 shape—often associated with longevity and stability—adds symbolic character to this practical 19th-century domestic object.
- Origin: India
- Date: 19th Century
- Materials: Solid teak wood
- Features: Hand-carved from a single piece; turtle-shaped silhouette; smooth interior; attractive aged patina
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
- Dimensions: W63 x D45 x H10 cm
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Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century
This 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 shape—often associated with longevity and stability—adds symbolic character to this practical 19th-century domestic object.
- Origin: India
- Date: 19th Century
- Materials: Solid teak wood
- Features: Hand-carved from a single piece; turtle-shaped silhouette; smooth interior; attractive aged patina
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
- Dimensions: W63 x D45 x H10 cm
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This 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 shape—often associated with longevity and stability—adds symbolic character to this practical 19th-century domestic object.
- Origin: India
- Date: 19th Century
- Materials: Solid teak wood
- Features: Hand-carved from a single piece; turtle-shaped silhouette; smooth interior; attractive aged patina
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
- Dimensions: W63 x D45 x H10 cm
