Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer It's beautifully crafted in qiumu

It's beautifully crafted in qiumu (similar to catalpa wood) with classic Ming style spandrels

This vintage South Indian grain measure

This style is often referred to as an opium table and is often sold by inexperienced dealers as an original Chinese antique

it works particularly well in smaller spaces or as part of a curated wall arrangement

Dowries have now been outlawed but in reality

Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer It's beautifully crafted in qiumuThis old Indian box from Gujarat dates to the 19th century and is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design. Carved from rosewood and adorned with brass metalwork. This style of box is only found in Gujarat in the areas of Kutch & Saurashtra and brass peacocks often adorn the front, These safe boxes would have been used for cash and jewellery. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles