Brass Bound Indian Jewellery Box - 19th Century Jewellery 34 x 25 x 96cm

34 x 25 x 96cm (wxdxh cms)

These food bowls were used every day by the Konyak tribe and other Nagaland tribes for eating meals

Features: Original brass mounts

The son of Shiva and Parvati

riveted swing handle

Brass Bound Indian Jewellery Box - 19th Century Jewellery 34 x 25 x 96cmA fine late 19th century Indian brass bound jewellery box, beautifully constructed from richly patinated hardwood and retaining its original brass mounts, corner bindings and carrying handles. Compact yet substantial, this elegant chest would originally have served as a dowry box, used for storing precious textiles, family jewellery, documents and household valuables. The warm tone and dense grain of the timber are complemented by the restrained brass