Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box From Burma - 1900 Bangles With a simple shelf and

With a simple shelf and glass panel

This wonderfully vibrant portrait is of a Marwari Prince or Maharaja in old original battered frame - 19thC

Each vase is hand-thrown on the potter's wheel before being meticulously hand-painted and fired by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations

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Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box From Burma - 1900 Bangles With a simple shelf andA beautifully crafted brass bound Mandalay dowry box from Burma dating to around 1900, constructed from richly patinated hardwood and intricately decorated with etched brass inlay throughout. These highly decorative dowry chests were traditionally commissioned as part of a brides marriage trousseau and were intended to store valuable textiles, jewellery and personal possessions. The exterior is adorned with finely detailed scrolling motifs, geometric