Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Porcelain This style of pot was

This style of pot was used for tobacco & opium and is a real collector's piece

The practice of lacquering came from Sindh many Sindhi people migrated to Rajasthan and Kutch bringing tradition with them

Condition: Wear consistent with age

now serving as a sculptural object for display

228 x 37 x 87 cms

Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Porcelain This style of pot wasThis beautifully carved and richly decorated majus dowry chest from Saurashtra, Gujarat, dates to the 19th century and is a fine example of this distinctive regional form. Raised on legs and elaborately worked on all sides, it combines practical storage with striking decorative presence, reflecting the importance of such pieces within traditional Indian domestic life. The faade is adorned with finely carved Mughal inspired floral and geometric