Brass & Iron Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Console Tables now beautifully weathered and softly

now beautifully weathered and softly worn through years of use

This kang table is from Shanxi province and dates from the 19th century

colours and glazed surfaces capture the eclectic blend of East and West that defined Peranakan decorative style

a region known for producing robust

The patina shows the age and life of the pot

Brass & Iron Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Console Tables now beautifully weathered and softlyThis beautiful antique Indian brass trousseau box is from Shekhawati and is an excellent example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents. This box unusually is adorned with mirrors fixed to the inside of the lid. The body of the box is constructed from roheda