Indian 'Damchiya' Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Material - Porcelain 14 x 14 x 21(w

14 x 14 x 21(w x d x h cms)

Carved Stone Statue

The box has a wonderful patina and shows very good age

This fabulous carved rosewood window shutter's carving shows a strong Mughal influence-18thC

This beautiful design uses the 'Nui' Shibori technique to create the floral/geometric repeat which is then digitally printed onto gorgeous soft pile velvet

Indian 'Damchiya' Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Material - Porcelain 14 x 14 x 21(wThis dramatic teak dowry chest Damchiya is in its original unpolished condition. Chip carved and embellished with small mirrors, this style is typical of this area of Kutch. More unusually this piece features a reverse glass painted panel decorated with green parakeets Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold jewellery and