Carved Elm Coffer Sideboard From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Trays Due to the handmade nature

Due to the handmade nature of this product size and colour may vary

A beautifully hand carved wooden Indian elephant  - Hand painted in the traditional Rajasthani style by local craftspeople

Indian dowry chests come in a great many shapes and styles

205 x 36 x 87 (w x d x h cms)

weathering and patina of the original wood

Carved Elm Coffer Sideboard From Shanxi Province - 19th Century Trays Due to the handmade natureThis pretty antique coffer sideboard from Shanxi province has a beautiful patina and is in excellent condition. Remnants of the original pastel paint pigments can be seen on the front. It has three large drawers at the top and a large interior storage space accessible by removing a drawer. Coffer tables in China had relatively little written about them. They were likely used for clothes and utensil storage by women & servants. This particular piece