Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box From Burma - 1900 Bangles stylised wheel of dharma with

stylised wheel of dharma with central yin & yang symbols

With a simple shelf and glass panel

decorative brackets

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

symbolic of peace and prosperity in Tibetan-Buddhist art

Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box From Burma - 1900 Bangles stylised wheel of dharma withA 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