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This style of Indian lacquer box with the finial is indicative of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India
5 x 16 x 21 (wxdxh cms)
minor wear consistent with age
authenticity and elegance
this mirror blends traditional Rajasthani and Mughal designs
Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat- 19thC Material - Celadon This style of Indian lacquerThis painted teak dowry chest from Gujarat is called a majus in Hindi. 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 saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. This Indian dowry chest has clear Portuguese influences as seen by the carved sunburst panels either side of
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