Set of 3 very old LOTA: hard‑wood food boxes, tea boxes, and spice boxes — Rajasthan (No reserve price)
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Origin: India, Rajasthan; Lot of 3 very old LOTA wooden containers for provisions, tea and spices carved from a single hardwood block, dating to the late 19th century to early 20th century; authentic original, provenance private collection; total weight 3.160 kg; dimensions: 1) H 24 cm, Ø 15 cm; 2) H 17 cm, Ø 22 cm; 3) H 10 cm, Ø 14 cm.
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Set of 3 superb, heavy and very ancient LOTA: Food boxes, tea, spice boxes and other everyday provisions, carved from a single block in hard wood.
INDIA / RAJASTHAN - Late 19th century - Early 20th century
Beautiful old patina
Original used material, sold as is and with no restoration
Total weight 3.160 kg
1 - Large Lota H 24 cm diameter 15 cm
2 - Lota H 17 cm diameter 22 cm
3 - Lota H 10 cm diameter 14 cm
Part of the dispersion of the private collection of Mr. Germain BERTHEL (1920 - 1998) dating from the 1950s.
Fast and careful shipping via Colissimo La Poste, registered with signature and insurance.
Items are pre-packed as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Combined orders are therefore not possible
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or make arrangements for the delivery of your order.
For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by registered mail with insurance and requires a signature,
If you are not present and have not signed, the order will be returned to me.
If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a delivery notice, and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.
THE RAJASTHAN FOOD BOXES
In Rajasthan and India, at the beginning of the 20th century, these traditional containers carved from a single block of hard wood are generically called pots or village vessels, but depending on the region and the dialects they have specific names such as Lota (when they imitate the shape of water vessels in brass) or are part of traditional rural tableware.
Primarily made from very dense woods resistant to insects (such as teak wood or sesham, also called Indian rosewood), these utilitarian objects were used for the preservation and transport of basic foods.
Their main everyday functions: Storing precious liquids: they were widely used to preserve and transport cooking oil, milk, ghee (traditional clarified butter) or water. The hardness and thickness of the wood helped keep liquids at relatively stable temperatures. Preservation away from pests: Models with a lid or narrow neck served as jars for grains, spices or flour.
The fact that they are carved from solid wood (monoxyl) avoided cracks or fragile joints through which insects could infiltrate.
A robustness suited to rural life: Unlike earthenware pots that easily broke during travel or farm work, these hard wood containers were nearly indestructible. They were often handed down from generation to generation, acquiring over time a dark, deep patina from the oils they contained.
Set of 3 superb, heavy and very ancient LOTA: Food boxes, tea, spice boxes and other everyday provisions, carved from a single block in hard wood.
INDIA / RAJASTHAN - Late 19th century - Early 20th century
Beautiful old patina
Original used material, sold as is and with no restoration
Total weight 3.160 kg
1 - Large Lota H 24 cm diameter 15 cm
2 - Lota H 17 cm diameter 22 cm
3 - Lota H 10 cm diameter 14 cm
Part of the dispersion of the private collection of Mr. Germain BERTHEL (1920 - 1998) dating from the 1950s.
Fast and careful shipping via Colissimo La Poste, registered with signature and insurance.
Items are pre-packed as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Combined orders are therefore not possible
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or make arrangements for the delivery of your order.
For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by registered mail with insurance and requires a signature,
If you are not present and have not signed, the order will be returned to me.
If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a delivery notice, and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.
THE RAJASTHAN FOOD BOXES
In Rajasthan and India, at the beginning of the 20th century, these traditional containers carved from a single block of hard wood are generically called pots or village vessels, but depending on the region and the dialects they have specific names such as Lota (when they imitate the shape of water vessels in brass) or are part of traditional rural tableware.
Primarily made from very dense woods resistant to insects (such as teak wood or sesham, also called Indian rosewood), these utilitarian objects were used for the preservation and transport of basic foods.
Their main everyday functions: Storing precious liquids: they were widely used to preserve and transport cooking oil, milk, ghee (traditional clarified butter) or water. The hardness and thickness of the wood helped keep liquids at relatively stable temperatures. Preservation away from pests: Models with a lid or narrow neck served as jars for grains, spices or flour.
The fact that they are carved from solid wood (monoxyl) avoided cracks or fragile joints through which insects could infiltrate.
A robustness suited to rural life: Unlike earthenware pots that easily broke during travel or farm work, these hard wood containers were nearly indestructible. They were often handed down from generation to generation, acquiring over time a dark, deep patina from the oils they contained.
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Number of objects
3
Period
Late 19th century
Condition
Needs restoration
Title of artwork
Set of 3 very old LOTA: hard‑wood food boxes, tea boxes, and spice boxes — Rajasthan
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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