Chip Carved Indian 'Manjus' Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19thC Scarf This beautifully compact two-tier brass

This beautifully compact two-tier brass tiffin (dabba) dates to the early 20th century and showcases the practical ingenuity of everyday Indian metalwork

20 x 21 x 11 (wxdxh cms)

These colourful iron holders are great in the kitchen or garden for milk bottles or can double as a plant holder

Carved Lion Head From Orissa - 18thC

Chip Carved Indian 'Manjus' Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19thC Scarf This beautifully compact two-tier brassThe detailed chip carving on this manjus is of exceptional quality and unusually, it has been carved on both the front and the sides. Originally a chest like this would have been given as a dowry gift. Three doors open to reveal a large internal storage area. The whole chest is supported by beautifully carved classic Mughal shaped legs. Manjus chests usually have far longer legs making this piece unusually low and more suitable for use as an AV unit.