Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Ganesh Statues Chests were important in Chinese

Chests were important in Chinese culture as they had very few cupboards for storage

Over 120 years old

This style of work is characteristic of the Bastar region

Features: Hand Painted Design

Unlike many that retain the natural golden tone of Jaisalmer stone

Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Ganesh Statues Chests were important in ChineseThe front door of a chip carved dowry chest in the traditional style. A set of these would make great wall art. Each piece is supplied with a wall fixture, Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. In modern times dowry is