Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Elm (Bleached) or decorative accent furniture

or decorative accent furniture

This beautiful lacquered pot is painted with a dragon on a red background flying through clouds and chasing after a jewel

the redundant chest would be kept in storage

This ornately carved teak dowry chest from The Rann of Kutch is known as a Damchiya

and visibility to pass freely through the home

Carved Teak Majus Dowry Chest From Saurashtra - 19th Century Material - Elm (Bleached) or decorative accent furnitureThis 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 and dates to the 19th century. The front of this beautiful chest has been chip carved in the traditional style with peacocks and stylised lotus flowers. It has four horse heads adorning each corner and a central door slides to the right to reveal a large interior storage