Mandalay Dowry Chest From Burma - 19th Century Coasters Its compact proportions and warm

Its compact proportions and warm aged patina make it both a practical storage piece and an attractive decorative accent

It is the perfect counterpoint or companion to modern garden furniture

and finely turned feet give this piece wonderful presence and authenticity

Born as Siddhartha Gautama to a privileged family in Nepal roughly 2500 years ago

while two upper drawers provide additional practical storage

Mandalay Dowry Chest From Burma - 19th Century Coasters Its compact proportions and warmThis wire inlaid Mandalay dowry chest dates from the 19th century and is crafted from richly figured teak, enhanced with delicate brass bound corners and finely executed brass wire inlay. Traditionally commissioned as part of a bride's marriage furnishings, chests such as this were prized possessions used to store clothing, jewellery, textiles and treasured family heirlooms. The warm patina of the teak, combined with the understated elegance of the