Teak Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Thailand 66 x 3 x 173

66 x 3 x 173 (wxdxh cms)

More traditional motifs such as fans

the central Lakshmi carving is missing her right hand

It's contemporary bleached finish refreshes it's classic look

The solid elm top showcases attractive natural grain patterns and retains two old

Teak Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Thailand 66 x 3 x 173These old Indian 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 (bridal clothes & jewellery). Locally, these boxes were called peti (casket). The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is bound with brass. The lid of this box is beautifully chip carved and delicately hand beaten brass work.