Grand Antique Pitari Chest stove wear and finish

wear and finish

The twin goddesses are depicted as seated atop a lion

this is a deceptively heavy item for its size

The vintage style wooden sign is handmade from wood and skillfully hand-painted in the iconic colours of the 'oldest carnival ride'

Grand Antique Pitari Chest stove wear and finishA magnificent grand pitari (chest) from Rajasthan, NW India. This exceptional chest would have been used for storage in a large house. Perhaps a successful merchant. We have kept its original faded pastel green paintwork. This charming teak hardwood chest has a great surface patina that has evolved with decades of loving waxed polishes it's scuffs and scratches add a wonderful charm and authenticity. We here at Scaramanga love the idea of using a