Iron Clad Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Period - Meiji Intricately carved stone Jali fretwork

Intricately carved stone Jali fretwork window from Jaisalmer

This is an exceptionally nice piece - the painting beautifully executed and depicts treasured pieces from around the home

Two pieces are available and they were made as a pair

wall hanging fixtures added

Origin: Tianjin

Iron Clad Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Period - Meiji Intricately carved stone Jali fretworkThese boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with iron and brass. Between the 17th & 19th centuries, the Marwari merchants of Shekhawati grew incredibly wealthy from taxing traveling caravans. At the time, craftsmanship of this quality would have been expensive. These boxes are beautiful standalone collectible