Indian Stone Paraat Bowl

Wide, shallow bowl in speckled grey stone, as smooth as a pebble.

This stone paraat bowl is from India, and dates to the mid 19th century. In India a paraat is generally a wide, shallow dish or tray, traditionally used for kneading dough and for serving or holding food. Broad round dish with a flat interior ringed by a gentle step and a thin rim. The stone is mottled grey, blue-grey and black, with a slightly dusty surface and softly worn edges. It is 2.5 inches high and 11.5 in diameter.

Modest, round and quietly full of stony patience.