Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Tibet & Mongolia Extremely durable and sustainably made

Extremely durable and sustainably made

Ganesh has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being

245 x 125 x 0 (w x d x h cms)

37 x 25 cm)

Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Tibet & Mongolia Extremely durable and sustainably madeThis Indian antique etched brass box is from Shekhawati and is an excellent example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents. The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with iron and brass. The brass work is delicately hand beaten, etched,