Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - England Material: Hand carved yellow Jaisalmer

Material: Hand carved yellow Jaisalmer sandstone

Qinghai sideboards have become more difficult to find in recent years

This example displays a rich

Buckets of this type are often referred to as 'campaign buckets' as they were used by armies in India during the 19th and early 20th centuries

There is some damage to the original paper in the center of the painting (see main image for further details

Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - England Material: Hand carved yellow JaisalmerThis sturdy iron and teak wood antique Indian box is decorated with hand beaten brass border and panels. It dates from the 19th century. The style is from Shekhawati, an area in northern Rajasthan. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes). Wrought iron handles provide a reliable lift even when fully loaded. From India Dimensions: 43 x 33 x 21 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except