Painted Tibetan 'Double Dragon' Storage Chest - 17th Century Coasters seed drills were made for

seed drills were made for a practical purpose - beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen in the 19th and early 20th centuries

91 x 31 x 153 (w x d x h cms)

These were made predominantly by the Bastar people of Madhya Pradesh

you can also use them on a coffee table

The dhokra technique of lost wax casting is named after their tribe

Painted Tibetan 'Double Dragon' Storage Chest - 17th Century Coasters seed drills were made forTibetan antique furniture with original painting was always unusual to find but is incredibly difficult to come by. This very decorative dragon chest is one of our favourite pieces from an excellent quality recently acquired collection. It's painted with paints mixed from minerals, as was the way during this period, and it will therefore always retain its vibrancy. Painted and incised to the front with a pair of confronting dragons holding an offering