Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box From Burma - 1900 Bangles symbolic of peace and prosperity

symbolic of peace and prosperity in Tibetan-Buddhist art

Gilded Brass And Porcelain Coat Hook From Bikaner - 19thC

timeworn character

This wonderfully vibrant portrait is of a Marwari Prince or Maharaja in old original battered frame - 19thC

It is over 90 years old and was made by the Ahir women of Kutch

Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box From Burma - 1900 Bangles symbolic of peace and prosperityA beautifully crafted brass bound Mandalay dowry box from Burma dating to around 1900, constructed from richly patinated hardwood and intricately decorated with etched brass inlay throughout. These highly decorative dowry chests were traditionally commissioned as part of a brides marriage trousseau and were intended to store valuable textiles, jewellery and personal possessions. The exterior is adorned with finely detailed scrolling motifs, geometric