Chip Carved Merchant Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Laos This 19th century Indian chest

This 19th century Indian chest is unusual in having front opening doors rather than a lid and comes from Kutch

as well as an environmentally responsible choice

These antique brass chapati boxes originate from Rajasthan in Northern India and date to the early 20th century

casting a soft glow across intricately carved façades

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Chip Carved Merchant Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Laos This 19th century Indian chestThis beautifully hand carved 19th century merchant's box originates from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, a historic trading city that sat at the crossroads of the ancient caravan routes linking India with Central Asia and beyond. Boxes such as this were traditionally used by merchants and traders in bustling bazaars to store cash, account books and valuable documents, while they also played an important role in family life as dowry chests, carrying a young