Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Nandi Bulls it was regarded as a

it was regarded as a benevolent force capable of bringing good fortune and abundance

this Indian lintel would have been used above a door

a new bird would sit on a pidha when visiting her new husband's house for the first time leading to their colloquial name of 'marriage chairs'

This piece has particularly beautiful wood grain

Auspicious symbols abound

Teak & Iron Grain Measure From Rajasthan - 19th Century Nandi Bulls it was regarded as aThis antique Indian grain measure dates to the 19th century. This style is most often from Rajasthan in Northern India and is constructed from roheda wood and iron. Grain measures like these were used in markets for measuring wheat, corn, rice, and pulses. In the old days, the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis. Pieces like this have been used every day, handed down generations by families in India, and developed a rich warm patina. These make