Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Long Sideboards Dimensions: W17 x D2 x

Dimensions: W17 x D2 x H33

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this piece evokes the timeless aesthetic of Ming and Qing-era garden design

Features: Intricately carved apron

It is intricately carved with the shape of the goddess Durga

Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Long Sideboards Dimensions: W17 x D2 xThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from teak wood and dates to the 19th century. Beautifully bound in hand forged iron and brass this box features stylised lotuses chip carved into the lid. The lotus flower symbol is found throughout Asia symbolising fertility. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers.