Brass Bound Trousseau From Shekhawati - 19th Century Rustic Elegance It stands on a matt

It stands on a matt black walnut base and is finished with antique brass lamp fittings

It is made from woven textile and decorated with silver plated repousse work birds

Kang cabinets were traditionally placed beside the kang€”a raised platform bed or lounging area often made of stone

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Brass Bound Trousseau From Shekhawati - 19th Century Rustic Elegance It stands on a mattThis Indian antique etched brass box is from Shekhawati and is an superb example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with brass. The brasswork is delicately hand beaten, etched, and chased with a repeating leaf motif. Between the 17th & 19th centuries, the