Teak Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1940's Origin - Miao Tribe Mongolian Sideboard - this piece

Mongolian Sideboard - this piece has original painting - circa 1920

The vase is hand-thrown on the potter’s wheel before being individually decorated by skilled artisans in Jingdezhen

28 x 28 x 30 (wxdxh cms)

It is over 230 years old and has a beautiful patina

or kitchenware in a hallway

Teak Rubari Damchiya Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1940's Origin - Miao Tribe Mongolian Sideboard - this pieceThis dramatic Indian bleached teak dowry chest is from the Rabari tribe of Kutch. Locally these chests are called 'damchiya'. It is in its original unpolished condition, chip carved and embellished with geometric design, colourful paintwork and mirror panels. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally gold jewellery and silk