Green Painted Teak Dog Gate From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Copper Dowry was normally gold jewellery

Dowry was normally gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged

where furniture needed to be both functional and suited to colonial tastes

Although the dragon was claimed as the symbol of the emperor during the Han dynasty (206 BC - 22 AD) it wasn't until the Ming dynasty (1368 0 1644) that the five claw dragon became the specific symbol of imperial might

This reproduction Chinese blue and white porcelain vase is inspired by late Ming dynasty ceramic traditions and reflects the enduring appeal of classical Chinese forms

Covered in distressed cream paint

Green Painted Teak Dog Gate From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Copper Dowry was normally gold jewelleryThese authentic 19th century dog gates originate from Gujarat, India, where they were traditionally positioned in front of the main entrance doors of village homes and urban havelis. Designed to keep livestock, dogs, and wandering animals from entering the household while maintaining ventilation and visibility, they represent a practical and distinctive element of traditional Gujarati architecture. Constructed from solid teak and fitted with hand