Roheda Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia Behind the twin panelled doors

Behind the twin panelled doors is a generous storage compartment divided by a single shelf

Paan was a stimulant chewed for its psychoactive effects

environmentally friendly and the perfect piece for an eccentric elephant lover

including stylised bats - a symbol of good luck in China

Roheda Dowry Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Czechoslovakia Behind the twin panelled doorsThis roheda wood dowry chest is from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. It has lovely turned lacquer detailing on the legs and iron bound hardware. Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged. Roheda (Tecomella undulata)