Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood The locks are unusual for

The locks are unusual for Japanese Dansu as they were usually made from Iron

each piece individually painted so slight variations will occur

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

50 x 50 x 95(w x d x h cms)

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

Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood The locks are unusual forThis 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