Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak Four drawers sit above a

Four drawers sit above a large interior space separated by a shelf giving lots of storage space

Uses: Trinket box

This beautifully painted vintage leopard figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha)

worn edges and areas of exposed wood speak to its former life as part of a building

11 x 11 x 40 ( w x d x h cms)

Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak Four drawers sit above aThis beautifully chip carved merchants box originates from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Such boxes were used by Indian merchants and traders in bustling bazaars to store cash, ledgers, and valuable documents. Crafted from solid teak, it is richly detailed with geometric and floral chip carving and bound with iron for strength and security. Inside, it reveals a fascinating feature a small interior door leading to a hidden compartment, once