Chip Carved Dowry Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wine Jar Small - 22 x 13

Small - 22 x 13

it was traditionally used to hold kumkum—the sacred red powder applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi in Hindu ritual practice

This unusual gilded teak standing Mandalay Buddha is from Burma and was crafted during the Mandalay period (1853 - 1948)

lending the piece a sculptural

Solid and sturdy

Chip Carved Dowry Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Wine Jar Small - 22 x 13This lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood, identifiable by its curved planks 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