Chip Carved Dowry Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Period - Early 20th Century This cabinet is particularly exceptional

This cabinet is particularly exceptional because it has original and good quality brass

but the finish has been stripped back to show the natural colour of the chunky pine wood and the detail of the geometric carvings

Date/Period: Mid-20th century

worn edges and distressed finish that give each mirror its unique personality and authentic rustic charm

retaining its original form while introducing a reflective surface that enhances its sculptural presence

Chip Carved Dowry Hut Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Period - Early 20th Century This cabinet is particularly exceptionalThis antique Indian dowry box from the desert region of Jaisalmer, Western Rajasthan, is an excellent mid 19th century example of the hut box form. With its tall gabled lid, the design reflects the vernacular architecture of the Thar desert, where huts and houses carried the same pitched roof structure. Traditionally, such boxes were crafted to store a bride's dowry, containing her wedding clothes, jewellery, money, and household items to take to her