Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Dhokra Work the Hindu elephant god is

the Hindu elephant god is carved in the center of the lintel

Circa 1800

5 x 35 x 1 cm ( w x d x h)

26 x 54 cms

It likely would have belonged to a merchant or East Indiaman

Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Dhokra Work the Hindu elephant god isThis 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. Beautifully bound in hand forged iron and brass this box features stylised lotuses chip carved into the sides and lid. The lotus flower symbol is found throughout Asia symbolising fertility. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and