Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chest of Drawers Madagascar is scented with white

Madagascar is scented with white orchids

It has beautiful carvings for such a functional piece and sports a wonderful rich patina from centuries of use

Sold and priced as a pair

41 x 62 cm

Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chest of Drawers Madagascar is scented with whiteThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood 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 that is almost identical to European