Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Elm (Bleached) This ornately carved teak dowry

This ornately carved teak dowry chest from The Rann of Kutch is known as a Damchiya

or decorative accent furniture

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This exceptional late 19th century paan box from Kashmir

This old Chinese gouache painting has been reframed by our skilled team in a simple gilt frame

Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Elm (Bleached) This ornately carved teak dowryThis style of Indian dowry chest is known as a majus. Identifiable from the chip carved geometric designs, horse brackets and splayed legs, this piece is from Saurashtra in Gujarat and dates to the 19th century. The front of this beautiful chest has been chip carved in the traditional style with peacocks and stylised lotus flowers. It has four horse heads adorning each corner and a central door slides to the right to reveal a large interior storage