Chip Carved Dowry Hut Box From Rajasthan - 19thC India Chola bronzes use an alloy

Chola bronzes use an alloy is known as Pancha Loham

This particular bell is topped by a characterful hooded kneeling praying figure

with the right care

See the final photo for an original painting of how altar tables were used in traditional Chinese homes

Construction: Dovetailed carcass with plank lid

Chip Carved Dowry Hut Box From Rajasthan - 19thC India Chola bronzes use an alloyFinely carved from Roheda wood, with a classical chip carved design, this hut shaped box is typical of the style in Rajasthan. Used in the old days for storage of the family dowry. This particular box has especially beautiful carvings. Bound with iron and brass this is an excellent example of what is now becoming rarer to find on our travels. A useful box for storage plus a collectors piece of antique Tribal Art from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan From India 48