Indian "Damchiya" Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Finish - Black Lacquer 122 x 50 x 64

122 x 50 x 64 (wxdxh cms)

86 x 32 x 83 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: W17 x D17 x H11 cm

These pretty Moroccan-style Iron Lanterns can be used inside or out -  they come with a greenish antique paint finish

The central stand is called a stambha and is decorated with both an elephant and a peacock

Indian "Damchiya" Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Finish - Black Lacquer 122 x 50 x 64Carved Teak Dowry Chest Damchiya From Kutch, Gujarat. The front is chip carved in the traditional style with lacquered panelling. 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 dowry is supposed to have been made