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The origin of the five peach design can be found in the story of a fisherman by Tao Qian (365-427) who found endless bliss in a peach orchard hidden within a crevice
Perhaps a prayer or the name of the owner
The legs and bottom strut are jichimu (chicken-wing wood) with the top strutts made from walnut
now serving as a sculptural object for display
They have carried it with them on great migrations
Indian Brass Pithara Dowry Chest - 19thC Shelves The origin of the fiveThis is a very decorative Gujarati Pitara Dowry Chest. Constructed from Teakwood, it's brass bound and dates from the mid 19thC. Originally it would have been a very huge and very heavy piece of furniture, it has been reduced in depth to make it practical for modern day living Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was mostly Gold jewellery and Silk
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