{"product_id":"19th-century-carved-indian-dowry-desk-chest-box-marriage-coffer-folk-art-antique","title":"19th Century Carved Indian Dowry Desk Chest Box Marriage Coffer Folk Art Antique","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA stunning early to mid 19th century hand-carved wooden Indian dowry chest \/ marriage coffer featuring deeply recessed relief carvings of floral and teardrop motifs and a top adorned with scrolling vine patterns. A chunky iron chain and latch mechanism secures the lid, which is further reinforced with decorative metal studs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe chest is supported by four wooden wheels decorated with a carved spoke design, allowing it to be moved and was likely intended to be passed between the brides family around a table. The sides are reinforced with metal studs and small iron ring handles whilst the back remains unadorned, showcasing the natural grain and aged patina of the dark wood.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis piece now serves as a significant example of traditional Indian folk furniture, and was historically used to either store a bride's valuables and linens or presented by a bride's family to her prospective husband. They are more commonly seen in a larger scale and without such deep carving.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLength\/width: 43 x 23.5 cm - Height: 26.75 cm - Weight: 5.1 KG\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn good overall condition with surface wear and minor loss and slight splitting to the wood in areas attesting to its age and historical use.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CENTURY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67855154807012,"sku":"EB-267593036049","price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/4856\/7268\/files\/57_5a50d1b4-792d-40c3-934c-fb7d3ea63bad.png?v=1792926958","url":"https:\/\/www.tommystreasure.com\/no\/products\/19th-century-carved-indian-dowry-desk-chest-box-marriage-coffer-folk-art-antique","provider":"Tommy's Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}