Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Japan two smaller drawers flanking the

two smaller drawers flanking the cupboard

This stunning hand blown Cranberry Glass lamp is probably from Murano Italy

Dimensions: W85 x D26 x H111 cm

Celadon ware first appeared at the end of the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) and flourished under the Jin Dynasty (265 – 420 AD)

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Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Japan two smaller drawers flanking theThis 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 Mer community of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India and it dates to the 19th century. These were the most elaborate pieces of furniture found in a Mer household and would have been used as storage chests. These elaborate chests were covered in finely carved animals, and are defined by