Indian Acacia Wood Takhat Coffee Table From Rajasthan- 19thC Clothing This beautifully patinated brass Temple

This beautifully patinated brass Temple Horse on Wheels is from Jhansi in Central India- C 100Yrs Old

This piece is unsually small for a Canton export table cabinet

These were used beside or at the end of the Kang which was a raised platform used as a bed or lounging area in wealthy homes

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These were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan - particularly the Shekavati area

Indian Acacia Wood Takhat Coffee Table From Rajasthan- 19thC Clothing This beautifully patinated brass TempleThis fabulous coffee table is a Takhat. These were originally used as daybeds by the wealthy merchant classes in Rajasthan particularly the Shekavati area. They are usually made from roheda wood which is a variety of Acacia. This particular Takhat has a very unique look. Cut from a single trunk, it has unique flowing planks on the top which followed the curve of the tree. It would make an impressive centrepiece for a living room, conservatory or