Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Material - Teak (Reclaimed) This very unusual Teak Chest

This very unusual Teak Chest From South India has the original floral paint which is coloured using cinnabar or vermillion and other natural mineral pigments

meaning “three colours” in Chinese

Chapati boxes were a familiar feature in Indian kitchens and dining rooms

- Made from 100% cotton

Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Pot From Rajasthan - 19thC Material - Teak (Reclaimed) This very unusual Teak ChestThis style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. These pots were well cared for and in constant use. This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using carved brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. They were used in conjunction with opium retorts and kharals and integral to the