Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century Style - Ginger Jar Craftsmen press coloured sticks of

Craftsmen press coloured sticks of lac against the revolving wooden form

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Our hand-carved mango wood mihrab mirrors show the iconic Mughal design seen throughout much of Northern India

Materials: Hand carved teak

The decorative gold lettering on the glass — reading “Ice Cream

Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century Style - Ginger Jar Craftsmen press coloured sticks ofThis old Indian majus dowry chest from Southern Rajasthan has been given a new lease of life with a light blue paint wash. It dates to the 19th century and the style is specific to Banswara province. The front of this impressive piece is chip carved in the traditional style and also displays classic Mughal arches within its design. Traces of old paint are still visible in its carvings giving it a splash of colour. Two doors open and a third slides