Brass Bound Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer The frame retains its original

The frame retains its original hand-painted decoration

From Burma

The sides are constructed from cryptomeria (Japanese cedar)

With its finely rendered kimono patterns

This style of Chinese sideboard is often referred to as an altar cabinet in The West and a lien-san (three in a row) by Chinese dealers referring to the drawer form

Brass Bound Indian Merchants Box - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer The frame retains its originalThese Indian 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 (bridal clothes & jewellery). Locally, these boxes were called peti (casket). The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is bound with iron and brass. The brass work is delicately hand beaten, etched, and chased with a