Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Note: See page 106

Note: See page 106

Their warm golden patina and delicately worked decoration make them beautiful in their own right

rich in character and history

it stands as a tactile and evocative example of Rajasthani domestic craft

(plate 20)

Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Camphor Wood Note: See page 106This three drawer jewellery box from Saurashtra is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design. Carved from rosewood and adorned with brass metalwork, the three drawers are kept securely locked by three locking pins only accessible by unlocking the lid (the locking pins are visible in the image of the box open.) This style of box is only found in Gujarat in the areas of Kutch & Saurashtra and brass peacocks often adorn