Brass Bound Trousseau From Shekhawati - 19th Century Rustic Elegance 123 x 60 x 95

123 x 60 x 95 (wxdxh cms)

This vintage chopping block is versatile

It is made from woven textile and decorated with silver plated repousse work birds

This particular Tibetan cabinet is unusual for its doors to allow the gods to be hidden away

Large: 91 x 2

Brass Bound Trousseau From Shekhawati - 19th Century Rustic Elegance 123 x 60 x 95This Indian antique etched brass box is from Shekhawati and is an superb example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with brass. The brasswork is delicately hand beaten, etched, and chased with a repeating leaf motif. Between the 17th & 19th centuries, the