Chip Carved Merchant Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Material - Reclaimed Wood This is particularly bijou for

This is particularly bijou for a Malabar chest and would be a good coffee table as it is carved on the reverse

emphasising the manuscript-like quality of the piece

The body of the vase showcases faint but elegant carvings of flowers and a repeating pattern

Constructed from luxurious golden teak

Chip Carved Merchant Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Material - Reclaimed Wood This is particularly bijou forThis beautifully hand carved 19th century merchant's box originates from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, a historic trading city that sat at the crossroads of the ancient caravan routes linking India with Central Asia and beyond. Boxes such as this were traditionally used by merchants and traders in bustling bazaars to store cash, account books and valuable documents, while they also played an important role in family life as dowry chests, carrying a young