Indian Vintage Limed Wood Grain Measure Origin - Laos 5 x 37 x 26

5 x 37 x 26 (w x d x h cms)

Our expert team have sensitively restored this piece

or displayed unlit as a sculptural fragment of Rajasthan’s architectural heritage

Men of the tribes were heavily tattooed across their bodies including on their faces

This carved teakwood peacock corbel would have been found at the side of a door and would have been used for hanging turbans

Indian Vintage Limed Wood Grain Measure Origin - Laos 5 x 37 x 26Originally used as a grain measure, this beautifully turned wooden vessel was once an everyday utilitarian object found in Indian homes and marketplaces. Hand turned from a single piece of hardwood, its simple cylindrical form is enhanced by subtle incised bands and a wonderfully weathered limed surface, created through decades of use and handling. The soft white patina contrasts beautifully with the warm natural tones of the wood beneath,