Early 20th Century Indian Hand-carved Grain Measuring Pot Garden Furniture the head and the body

the head and the body

majority of the painted image has gone

The handmade metal lattice in the centre gave the perfect duality of security and relaxation

A beautiful bench from the late Qing dynasty

Early 20th Century Indian Hand-carved Grain Measuring Pot Garden Furniture the head and the bodyThis interesting piece originated in India and was used as a grain measure. It was hand carved out of a solid block of Indian wood, showcasing a lovely hourglass figure. Due to the age of this mortar, it has had some repairs but this only adds to the rustic charm of this piece. The finish shows a beautiful dark lacquer which has started to wear, revealing the stunning raw wood underneath. There is also a metal emblem which unfortunately we cannot