Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Indonesia its expressive face and rhythmic

its expressive face and rhythmic spotted coat creating a striking and highly characterful composition

it is richly detailed with geometric and floral chip carving and bound with iron for strength and security

specifically Mongolia and Shanxi province

This style of black lacquer tansu was made in both Tsuruoka & Sakata however

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Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Indonesia its expressive face and rhythmicThis beautifully carved and patinated antique Indian dowry chest is a fine example of a majus dowry chest (also spelled majju manjush). The style is attributed to the Mer community of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India and it dates to the 19th century. These were the most elaborate pieces of furniture found in a Mer household and would have been used as storage chests. These elaborate chests were covered in finely carved animals, and are defined by