Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) -  an early to mid 20th century I...

Estimate

£2,000 - £3,000

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) -  an early to mid 20th century Indian wooden fruit or rice eating bowl / charger. Likely c1920s / 1930s, once owned and used by Mahatma Gandhi during his time in Narsingdi Gram. Carved wooden construction, with signs of use and wear to the base. A repair to one edge (in antiquity) is notable. Measures approx 32 diameter, 6cm deep. 

Provenance; this bowl was once owned by Satish Chandra Roy - Indian politician and freedom fighter. Several documented meetings between Gandhi and Satish Chandra Roy are known. In 1945/46 Mahatma Gandhi stayed with Satish Chandra Roy at his house in Narsingdi Gram (district), now Bangladesh, for a period of three days. Whilst staying with Satish Chandra Roy, Gandhi carried out all his meetings with local politicians and dignitaries. When leaving, Gandhi left behind this bowl and it was kept as a souvenir. A letter of provenance is supplied by the vendor (a relative of Satish Chandra Roy), and the vendor is happy to share their contact information with the winning bidder should any further provenance be required. The exact contents of the provenance letter will be supplied to the winning bidder only.