Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Dhokra Work carrying handle and decorative clasp

carrying handle and decorative clasp

- dated - 19thC

75 x 8 x 156 (wxdxh cms)

This reproduction Chinese double gourd shaped vase is called a huluping vase in China

many of these beautiful mansions have fallen into disrepair without secured government heritage status

Vintage Blue Painted Indian Teak Shelf - Ca 1930 Dhokra Work carrying handle and decorative claspThis Anglo Indian teak shelving unit dates to the 1930s and is a characterful example of late colonial craftsmanship. Made from solid teak, it retains its original blue painted finish, now beautifully weathered and softened with age. The gently distressed surface reveals areas of warm timber beneath, creating a layered patina that reflects decades of practical use and careful preservation. The design is both sturdy and visually distinctive. Four solid