Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase Dimensions: W100 x D0 x

Dimensions: W100 x D0 x H190 cm

Chip carved Teak Harpa Box From Banswara - Rajasthan - Ca 100  years old

These gathered cotton lampshades are crafted from soft cotton voile fabric

while the warm mineral pigments have mellowed beautifully over more than a century

featuring intricate pierced jali work throughout its oval form

Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Style - Meiping Vase Dimensions: W100 x D0 xThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European