Hut Shaped Dowry Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood Another unusual feature are the

Another unusual feature are the rollers on the base

Print Size 11 x 20

A completely original piece that we rarely see

There are eleven internal drawers featuring fan and cloud designs with delicate butterfly handles

Carved Teak Votive Panel from Andra Pradesh - 19thC

Hut Shaped Dowry Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood Another unusual feature are theThis antique Indian dowry box is from the desert area of Jaisalmer in Western Rajasthan and has a tall gabled lid. This style is often referred to as a 'hut box' and it's an excellent example of its style, now rare to find in India. The form of this box imitates the typical traditional huts and houses of the Thar desert. It dates to the early to mid 19th century. These Indian boxes were traditionally used to store a bride's dowry. The dowry box would