Carved Indian 'Majus' Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Dog Gates which were the houses of

which were the houses of the wealthy

South India

These are families of direct male descendants sharing the same surname

carved paw feet

96 x 49 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

Carved Indian 'Majus' Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Dog Gates which were the houses ofThis beautifully carved Indian dowry chest is an exquisitely fine example of a majus dowry chest. The style is classicly indicative of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India. Covered in finely carved Mughal style floral patterns there is a small Ganesh is carved in the top center who would have bestowed wisdom upon the young married couple. Dowry chests like this usually have a small central opening panel revealing a large inner storage area. Carved