Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood The interior consists of one

The interior consists of one large compartment

This beautiful Indian watercolour from Rajasthan depicts Krishna reclining with Radha in front of musicians with attendants and maidens in the background

and patination consistent with original use

This Indian mirror can be hung portrait or landscape

Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood The interior consists of oneThis beautifully carved and patinated antique Indian dowry chest is a fine example of a majus dowry chest (also spelled majju manjush). The style is attributed to the Kanbi caste (now known as Patidar) community of Saurashtra in Gujarat, Northern India and it dates to the 19th century. These dowry chests would have transported the a bride's posessions to her new home, containing jewelry and silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots. They would have