Chip Carved Dowry Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wine Jar Although it was once painted

Although it was once painted lime green

lending the piece a sculptural

this will weather more quickly in an unsheltered environment

Its sturdy carved frame has patchy remnants of old green paint giving it a distressed look

This style of Indian chest is from Gujarat in Northern India and would have been used for storing valuables such as textiles

Chip Carved Dowry Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wine Jar Although it was once paintedThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood, identifiable by its curved planks 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