Chip Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Margin Scheme helped by the iron bindings

helped by the iron bindings and handles which reinforce the frame of this chest

Dimensions: W41 x D31 x H48 cm

Each vessel was central to communal cooking and ceremonial gatherings

This piece would easily blend into either a traditional garden or an outside space with a more modern feel

Weight: 28

Chip Carved Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Margin Scheme helped by the iron bindingsThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from roheda wood and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European