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either Beijing or Tianjin city
foliage and the rhythmic carving found on Gujarati Malabar chests linked to Indian Ocean dhow trade
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Painted Indian "Damchiya" Dowry Chest From Kutch - 19thC sarang either Beijing or Tianjin cityThis phenomenally beautiful and unusual carved teak dowry chest, also known as a 'damchiya' is from Kutch, Gujarat. The front is chip carved in the traditional style with painted paneling. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally gold jewellery and silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were
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