Carved Takhat From Gujarat - 19thC Material - Cryptomeria Technique: Lost-wax casting (cire perdue)

Technique: Lost-wax casting (cire perdue) with termite-hill clay mold

102 x 43 x 128 (wxdxh cms)

narrow form with simple stretcher supports

these chest of drawers were made in Canton in China and shipped either 4420 miles to Calcutta or 5135 miles to Bombay for export to officers of the British army in India during the 19th century

Whilst this piece is not an antique

Carved Takhat From Gujarat - 19thC Material - Cryptomeria Technique: Lost-wax casting (cire perdue)This impressive 19th century carved takhat from Gujarat is a superb example of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Originally serving as a daybed for the wealthy merchant classes, the takhat was both a practical furnishing and a mark of status. Crafted from roheda wood a prized variety of teak and the national wood of Rajasthan it carries a rich history and enduring strength. The takhat features beautifully turned and lacquered legs that provide both