Carved Teak Indian Dowry Chest Majus - 19thC Necklaces Painted with natural pigments on

Painted with natural pigments on paper and preserved within a simple wooden frame

elm trees rarely grow to this size

This black lacquer console table is from Shanxi dates from the 19th century

Materials: Hand-thrown porcelain with yaobian (flambé) glaze

which is famed for it's wood carving

Carved Teak Indian Dowry Chest Majus - 19thC Necklaces Painted with natural pigments onThe traditional name for these Indian chests is 'majus' they are found mostly in Rajasthan & Gujarat in North India. The front is beautifully chip carved in the traditional style with floral & geometrics chip carved motifs. It is adorned with horse brackets as is classical of the style making it a dramatic piece. Although the front is original, the sloping top, sides, and back have been replaced during this piece's lifetime which is reflected in the