Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Uzbekistan This solid teak wood 19th

This solid teak wood 19th century Indian almirah cabinet is an excellent example of the Indo-Portuguese blend of styles

Condition: Weathered Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear And Natural Patina

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A similar example dating from the 17th century can be found on page 105 of "Chinese Furniture: A Guide to Collecting Antiques" by Mazurkewich

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Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Uzbekistan This solid teak wood 19thThis beautifully carved and patinated antique Indian dowry chest is a fine example of a majus dowry chest (also spelled majju manjush). The style is attributed to the Kanbi caste (now known as Patidar) community of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India and it dates to the 19th century. These dowry chests would have transported the a bride's posessions to her new home, containing jewelry and silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots. They would have