Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Teapot Designed to sit above a

Designed to sit above a doorway as a protective architectural element

Coal was added to the lined pit and set alight to cook food

Early 19thC

This darker cobalt shade of blue is often called Hongwu blue with originals made during Emperor Hongwu's reign (1368-1398)

Indian Water Pot Stand (Parinda) From Gujarat - 19th Century Style - Teapot Designed to sit above aThis antique parinda from Gujarat, western India, is a window into traditional Indian village architecture. Hand carved from stone, its rose pink surface and ornate legs display beautifully intricate carving note the lotus style column bases and deep geometric carving along the top edge. Designed to support earthen water pots, the parinda cleverly channels condensation from the pots into a carved drip tray, allowing water to exit through a front spout