Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Japan Guaranteed frost hardy - winter

Guaranteed frost hardy - winter temperatures in North China can drop to -20 Celsius

30 x 30 x 24 (wxdxh cms)

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Dimensions: W85 x D26 x H111 cm

This dramatic teak dowry chest - Damchiya- in it's original unpolished- condition

Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Origin - Japan Guaranteed frost hardy - winterThis beautifully carved and patinated antique Indian dowry chest is a fine example of a majus dowry chest (also spelled majju manjush). The style is attributed to the Mer community of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India and it dates to the 19th century. These were the most elaborate pieces of furniture found in a Mer household and would have been used as storage chests. These elaborate chests were covered in finely carved animals, and are defined by