Mandalay Dowry Chest From Burma - 19th Century Small Mirrors three shelved compartments

three shelved compartments

Known as stick boxes

The carving is in the Mughal style

torans were placed across entrances to mark a threshold

Dimensions: Width 220 × Depth 44 × Height 91 cm

Mandalay Dowry Chest From Burma - 19th Century Small Mirrors three shelved compartmentsThis wire inlaid Mandalay dowry chest dates from the 19th century and is crafted from richly figured teak, enhanced with delicate brass bound corners and finely executed brass wire inlay. Traditionally commissioned as part of a bride's marriage furnishings, chests such as this were prized possessions used to store clothing, jewellery, textiles and treasured family heirlooms. The warm patina of the teak, combined with the understated elegance of the