Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat- 19thC Material - Celadon such boxes were used in

such boxes were used in Rajasthan

Made in traditional style with two sliding doors at the top & and at the bottom

5 x 16 x 21 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: W22 x D5 x H10 cm

authenticity and elegance

Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat- 19thC Material - Celadon such boxes were used inThis painted teak dowry chest from Gujarat is called a majus in Hindi. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally gold jewellery and silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. This Indian dowry chest has clear Portuguese influences as seen by the carved sunburst panels either side of