Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century gifts Hand Carved Marble Guanyin Head

Hand Carved Marble Guanyin Head From Hebei Province

The original removable locking bar is still present

the red paint has been preserved

Features: Original antique hand-painted depiction of Radha and Krishna beneath cusped arches with Nandi bull

Constructed from Teak they were made to order by skilled local carpenters

Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Banswara - 19th Century gifts Hand Carved Marble Guanyin HeadThis old Indian majus dowry chest from Southern Rajasthan has been given a new lease of life with a light blue paint wash. It dates to the 19th century and the style is specific to Banswara province. The front of this impressive piece is chip carved in the traditional style and also displays classic Mughal arches within its design. Traces of old paint are still visible in its carvings giving it a splash of colour. Two doors open and a third slides