Tejus Vintage Indian Pitara Box:
This striking antique Indian pitara trunk is a museum-quality example of traditional Indian storage chests, hand-built from solid wood and completely clad with embossed brass panels. Over decades, the surface has developed an extraordinary oxidized turquoise-green patina, creating a color and texture that cannot be artificially reproduced.
Originally used to store textiles, valuables, and ceremonial objects, pitara chests were built to last generations. This example stands out for its large scale, deep relief square embossing, original iron lock plate, and intact brass-clad structure.
Today, this piece transitions beautifully into a modern interior as a:
• luxury coffee table
• statement storage trunk
• blanket chest
• entry hall centerpiece
• boutique or hotel décor piece
• collector’s architectural artifact
This is not decor furniture. This is a historical object.
Why This Piece Is Special
• Authentic antique Indian pitara chest
• Solid wood core with full brass cladding
• Deep hand-embossed square panels
• Natural turquoise oxidation patina
• Original front lock plate
• Monumental scale rarely found intact
• Each surface aged uniquely
• One-of-a-kind collector’s trunk
Large pitara chests in this condition are becoming extremely difficult to source.
Item Details
Origin: India
Age: Antique (exact age unknown, estimated many decades old)
Material: Solid wood with hand-embossed brass cladding
Size:
52 x 18 x 35 inches
Condition:
Authentic antique condition with age-related wear, oxidation, surface losses, and patina consistent with genuine historical use. Structurally solid. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.
