Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century gifts Features: Original antique hand-painted depiction

Features: Original antique hand-painted depiction of Radha and Krishna beneath cusped arches with Nandi bull

The lamp is centred around a deep yoni-shaped oil reservoir with an elongated wick channel

adding both visual balance and a sense of rhythm to the piece

The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick

The original removable locking bar is still present

Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century gifts Features: Original antique hand-painted depictionThis old Indian majus dowry chest from Southern Rajasthan has been given a new lease of life with a light blue paint wash. It dates to the 19th century and the style is specific to Banswara province. The front of this impressive piece is chip carved in the traditional style and also displays classic Mughal arches within its design. Traces of old paint are still visible in its carvings giving it a splash of colour. Two doors open and a third slides