Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Period - Taishō These beautiful temple jars are

These beautiful temple jars are hand made and hand painted in small workshops in Jingdezhen which is still the centre for the best quality porcelain

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This antique dog gate was made in the 19th century and has a faded paint finish

"The Sign Painter" Woodblock Print from "The Annual Events of the Edo Theatre" by Adachi Ginko Ca 1897

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Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19thC Period - Taishō These beautiful temple jars areThis style of Indian dowry chest is known as a Majus. Identifiable from the chip carved geometric designs, horse brackets and splayed legs, this piece is from Saurashtra in Gujarat. The front of this beautiful chest has been chip carved in the traditional style. It has two horse heads adorning each corner and seated figures perched on each front leg. A central door opens to reveal a large interior storage space. Traditionally the brides family had to