Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak Condition: Worn from age and

Condition: Worn from age and use

when European forms were adapted by Indian craftsmen using local materials and techniques

Handmade in traditional way and decorated by hand before firing

Made from sturdy teak wood they have two large drawers bellow two smaller ones on the top offering ample storage space

This superbly carved and beveled mirror frame depicts parrots and repeating floral patterns flanked by two ionic pillars with intricate paintwork at the base

Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak Condition: Worn from age andThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European