Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak paint brushes

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Painted Tibetan Altar Cabinet 20thC - ca 85 years old

Originally top opening

when European forms were adapted by Indian craftsmen using local materials and techniques

original paint and sensitively cleaned surface preserving its historic character

Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak paint brushesThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European