Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chest of Drawers The Mandalay period was between

The Mandalay period was between 1853 - 1948 and ended with Burmese independence from The British

Madagascar is scented with white orchids

now beautifully worn and distressed

Sold and priced as a pair

A simple latch spans the two shutters and the back is painted a simple red

Chip Carved Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Chest of Drawers The Mandalay period was betweenThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European