Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer Dowries have now been outlawed

Dowries have now been outlawed but in reality

The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs

Materials: 40% Silk

Sometimes they have lost their tails

14 x 6 x 30  (wxdxh cms)

Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer Dowries have now been outlawedThis old Indian box from Gujarat dates to the 19th century and is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design. Carved from rosewood and adorned with brass metalwork. This style of box is only found in Gujarat in the areas of Kutch & Saurashtra and brass peacocks often adorn the front, These safe boxes would have been used for cash and jewellery. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles