Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Finish - Painted Perfect over a sideboard or

Perfect over a sideboard or in a bathroom to reflect maximum light

Originally a 19th century window frame from Madhya Pradesh

equally suited to contemporary

5 x 3 (wxdxh cms)

Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Finish - Painted Perfect over a sideboard orThis 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