Chip Carved Indian 'Manjus' Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19thC Architectural Windows 15 x 15 x 26

15 x 15 x 26

The painting is original - Circa 19thC

Blending traditional artistry with contemporary craftsmanship

36 x 33 x 22  (wxdxh cms)

areca nut and aromatic spices offered as a gesture of hospitality across South Asia — boxes such as this occupied an important place within domestic and courtly life

Chip Carved Indian 'Manjus' Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19thC Architectural Windows 15 x 15 x 26The detailed chip carving on this manjus is of exceptional quality and unusually, it has been carved on both the front and the sides. Originally a chest like this would have been given as a dowry gift. Three doors open to reveal a large internal storage area. The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs. Manjus chests usually have far longer legs making this piece unusually low and more suitable for use as an AV unit.