Bone Inlay Teak Chest - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood This phenomenally beautiful and unusual

This phenomenally beautiful and unusual carved teak dowry chest

Materials: Solid elm wood

Dimensions: W116 x D14 x H167 cm

It is constructred from Chinese northern elm wood (yumu)

Bone Inlay Teak Chest - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood This phenomenally beautiful and unusualThis highly decorative Indian teak chest dates from the days of the Raj, circa 19th century, and captures the timeless elegance of Mughal influenced design with its bone inlay patterns. Originally used for storing valuables or ceremonial objects, its solid teak frame has aged beautifully with time. The intricate bone inlay work, added later, is carefully handcrafted in the traditional style featuring scrolling floral vines, leaf shapes and geometric