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Chowki | Low surface
Details
Category: Sapaat
Location: The South Asia Collection from Rajasthan, Rajasthan
Materials: Metal (Brass, Iron), Wood
Metal craft technique: Beating, Cladding, Embossing, Fittings, Riveting
Wood craft technique: Joinery, Lacquering, Turning
Source: SADACC, UK
This pair of ornate chowki at The South Asia Collection Museum have their provenance from the Shekhawati region, where these are used to dine on. This style of ornamentation with embossed brass cladding can be observed on different wooden furniture in the region.
