Chip Carved Indian 'Manjus' Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19thC Architectural Windows 314 x 56 x 88

314 x 56 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

seed drills were made for a practical purpose - beautifully carved by Marathi craftsmen in the 19th and early 20th centuries

The painting is original - Circa 19thC

complete with two scrolled armrests

Chip Carved Indian 'Manjus' Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19thC Architectural Windows 314 x 56 x 88The 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.