Chip Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Cashmere These old iron drums have

These old iron drums have been recycled and repainted in the typical Rajasthani style with floral patterns and vibrant colours by skilled artisans in Jodhpur

These pretty mihrab mirrors would look great in a small room or in a group as wall art

heated stone platform used as both a bed and seating area in wealthy Chinese homes

The flowing design combines elegant scrolling vines with stylised flowers and curling foliage

Cast in a distinctive lobed form and richly engraved throughout

Chip Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Cashmere These old iron drums haveThis 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