Blue Painted Storage Bin From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Bucket 140 x 48 x 83

140 x 48 x 83 (w x d x h cms)

These types of low Indian prayer tables were known as Bajots and are found in many styles around India

Used in wealthy household in Tibet to display their cooking pots and other treasured objects - early 19th C

and riveted bindings give it a robust character while the teak has developed a rich

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Blue Painted Storage Bin From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Bucket 140 x 48 x 83This vintage cylindrical grain storage bin from Rajasthan is crafted from heavy gauge iron and retains traces of its original blue painted finish, worn and weathered to reveal a rich, mottled patina. Once a practical container for storing grain or other dry goods, its robust build and honest, age softened surface now give it strong decorative appeal. The bin features a domed hinged lid with a clasp fastening, ensuring contents could be securely