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Iron Lantern From Rajasthan - Ca 75 Yrs Old
With eight spokes
Architectural fragments of this type were traditionally designed not only as decoration but also as auspicious protective symbols within the home
182 x 46 x 66 (wxdxh cms)
Chinese Lacquer Box Circa 1800 - 1820 made for the export market
Painted Teak Manjus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Wucai Porcelain Iron Lantern From Rajasthan -Originally a chest like this would have been given as a dowry gift. A single door opens to reveal a large internal storage area. The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs and two ornately carved horses protrude from the top front corners. Dowry chests from Saurashtra and the surrounding area are also known as 'manjus'. A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy
