Name: Indian Turtle Parath Bowl From Rajasthan - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A02934V3
Price: 165.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Angled View Of Antique Teak Parath Bowl Carved In The Form Of A Turtle 19th Century

Top Down View Of Antique Teak Parath Bowl Carved In The Form Of A Turtle 19th Century

Detail From Antique Teak Parath Bowl Carved In The Form Of A Turtle 19th Century

Antique Teak Parath Bowl Carved In The Form Of A Turtle 19th Century

SKU: A02934V3 19th Century, from Rajasthan, India

£165 ^{Inc Tax.}

Dimensions:: W61 x D45 x H8 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK
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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: W61 x D45 x H8 cm