Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes practical and attractive Korean cabinet

practical and attractive Korean cabinet style is called ich'ung nong and can be distinguished by the two identical stacking storage units with central doors

10 x 20 x £15

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Black Lacquered Elm Cabinet dramatic original painting of flowers and a phoenix from Shanxi Province - 19thC

95 x 27 x 37

Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes practical and attractive Korean cabinetThis Indian antique etched brass box is from Shekhawati and is an excellent example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents. The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with iron and brass. The brasswork is delicately hand beaten, etched,