Brass Bound Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer The object to be cast

The object to be cast is sculpted from beeswax mixed with a little oil

A Blue & White Porcelain Meiping vase with fish design

There is no gilt work on the top of this cabinet

From Burma

Available in two colours

Brass Bound Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer The object to be castThese Indian 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 (bridal clothes & jewellery). Locally, these boxes were called peti (casket). The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is bound with iron and brass. The brass work is delicately hand beaten, etched, and chased with a