Indian Teak Ghee Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets The mihrabs in Shekhawati have

The mihrabs in Shekhawati have their own distinct style however you can see the influence of the Mughal style

whether draped over the shoulders on cool summer evenings

The restrained design reflects the influence of the British presence in India during the 19th century

This lamp spoon (Cruzie) is made from wrought iron and comes from 19th century Rajasthan

Indian Teak Ghee Pot From Rajasthan - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets The mihrabs in Shekhawati haveThese old pots come from South Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. They are carved from a solid piece of teak with blacksmith forged iron fittings. They were normally used in the kitchen for storing cooking ghee sometimes used by the bullock cart drivers to store grease for the axle. Seldom used in Indian kitchens in these times of modern materials, a perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. Dimensions: 27 x 7. 5 x 13. 5 (wxdxh cms)