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A Low Keyaki (Zelkova Wood) Desk with drawers
As such the price reflects the loss of original paint in a textured finish rarely used before 1900
60 x 60 x 69 (w x d x h cms)
120cm and 150cm
This piece dates from the 19th Century Lacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead)
Painted Indian Dowry Chest "Damchiya" From Kutch - Early 20thC India A Low Keyaki (Zelkova Wood)Carved Teak Dowry Chest Damchiya From Kutch, Gujarat. The front is chip carved in the traditional style, the top has been replaced with old wood in recent years. 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 normally Gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. In modern times
