Round Storage Box From Shanxi - 19thC Religious Item Elephants and Peacocks are both

Elephants and Peacocks are both very popular subjects in India

Used as a dowry chest it will have seen many weddings over the years - 19thC

Carved from a single piece of teakwood - these were used to store Vibhuti

It doubles as a decorative planter and is hand painted in traditional Rajasthani designs

beautifully constructed from richly patinated hardwood and retaining its original brass mounts

Round Storage Box From Shanxi - 19thC Religious Item Elephants and Peacocks are bothThis beautifully patinated antique Chinese box was made for the storage of grain. Dating from the 19th century it shows signs of its age. It's lacquer has mostly worn away which gives its rustic charm. Traditionally, these boxes were decorated with village scenes from an opera or poem and were primarily found in Shanxi province. Made from pliable poplar wood. Perfect beside a sofa in a modern or traditional setting, or as a foot stool, a great place