Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - Persia This Japanese tansu has its

This Japanese tansu has its original black painted iron fittings

it's a fine example of traditional Indian craftsmanship and shows great skill with the inlay work

whether draped loosely over the shoulders

white & antique blue

21 x 21 x 27

Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Origin - Persia This Japanese tansu has itsThis charming antique teak chest has been made in a hut shape and is known locally as a sandouk. It dates to the 19th century and the style is from Gujarat in Northern India. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold, jewellery, and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged.