Indian Brass Pithara Dowry Chest - 19thC Shelves They were symbols of their

They were symbols of their favourite deity hung on the walls of village huts

Chest of 3 Drawers - Bone Inlay work- tinted Indigo Blue from Rajasthan - Perfect for a bedroom or bathroom

now serving as a sculptural object for display

Good quality Indian lacquer pots are becoming increasingly difficult to find

The legs and bottom strut are jichimu (chicken-wing wood) with the top strutts made from walnut

Indian Brass Pithara Dowry Chest - 19thC Shelves They were symbols of theirThis is a very decorative Gujarati Pitara Dowry Chest. Constructed from Teakwood, it's brass bound and dates from the mid 19thC. Originally it would have been a very huge and very heavy piece of furniture, it has been reduced in depth to make it practical for modern day living Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was mostly Gold jewellery and Silk