Chip Carved Teak Puja Chowki From Kutch - 19th Century Hats Two sizes are available depicting

Two sizes are available depicting fish among aquatic plants

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each glaze pattern is unique due to natural kiln transmutation

This charming old South Indian elephant oil lamp with hinged lid makes a wonderful unique ornament

The door paintings show two scenes with figures

Chip Carved Teak Puja Chowki From Kutch - 19th Century Hats Two sizes are available depictingThis beautifully chip carved Indian panel is known locally as a chowki. It dates to the 19th century and has developed a beautiful patina through years of constant use. Chowkis are used in India by Hindus for placing gods and idols on and for daily prayer. This puja chowki (also spelled pooja chowki) is from Kutch in Western Gujarat. The carving heavily features a stylised lotus design found across Northern India, especially in Rajasthan & Gujarat.