Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood and happiness

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Teak Seed Drill From Madhya Pradesh - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood and happinessThis beautifully carved antique Indian seed drill, known in Gujarat as an orani (), is a wonderful example of traditional agricultural craftsmanship elevated through decorative artistry. Dating to the 19th or early 20th century, it was originally used to sow seeds evenly into prepared soil, guided by a farmer as oxen drew it through the fields. Over more than a century of daily use, the hardwood has developed a deep, lustrous patina, its surfaces