Rabari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Material - Walnut Pine Lattice Window Panel Circa

Pine Lattice Window Panel Circa 100 yrs Old with Original Paint from Shanxi -

unique kiln-transmuted flambé glaze

gold & silver lacquer Japanese Meiji kodansu table cabinet showcases the intricate skills of Japanese craftsmen during the Meiji era (1868 €“ 30 Jul 1912)

birds and geometric motifs

Rabari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Material - Walnut Pine Lattice Window Panel CircaThis dramatic Indian bleached teak dowry chest is from the Rabari tribe of Kutch it's approximately 100 years old. Locally these chests are called 'damchiya'. It is in its original unpolished condition, chip carved and embellished with geometric designs, two opposing peacocks and parrots. 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