Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat- 19thC Material - Celadon Made in traditional style with

Made in traditional style with two sliding doors at the top & and at the bottom

This style of Indian lacquer box with the finial is indicative of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India

These trunks were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour

The palm tree pattern is hand block printed with a modern take on the classic Indian designs

Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat- 19thC Material - Celadon Made in traditional style withThis painted teak dowry chest from Gujarat is called a majus in Hindi. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's 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. This Indian dowry chest has clear Portuguese influences as seen by the carved sunburst panels either side of