Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Wucai Porcelain Dimensions: W30 x D30 x

Dimensions: W30 x D30 x H12 cm

Reproduction Chinese Song Dynasty White Terracotta Gourd- each piece unique - these pots have been given a distressed finish with fine crackles and faux cracks

With eight spokes

160 x 38 x 79 (wxdxh cms)

182 x 46 x 66 (wxdxh cms)

Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Wucai Porcelain Dimensions: W30 x D30 xOriginally a chest like this would have been given as a dowry gift. A single door opens to reveal a large internal storage area. The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs and two ornately carved horses protrude from the top front corners. Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'manjus'. A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy