Teak Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Thailand this was likely originally owned

this was likely originally owned by a Jain family

More traditional motifs such as fans

66 x 3 x 173 (wxdxh cms)

It's contemporary bleached finish refreshes it's classic look

This mid-20th century Bastar toran from central India reads less as a single object and more as a series of unfolding scenes

Teak Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Thailand this was likely originally ownedThese old 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 brass. The lid of this box is beautifully chip carved and delicately hand beaten brass work.