Brass & Iron Indian Pithara Dowry Chest On Wheels - 19th Century Dowry Chest It has old brass hardware

It has old brass hardware and a beautiful rich patina as well as a stunning grain

This charming vintage elephant figurine is from Orissa (now Odisha)

This elegant antique Chinese pair of half tables are from Shanxi province and date to the 18th century - Qing dynasty (1644€“1911) - they're made in the classic Ming dynasty style

Lacquering is done by the craftsman on a hand-powered lathe by pressing coloured sticks of lac against the wooden pot

Brass & Iron Indian Pithara Dowry Chest On Wheels - 19th Century Dowry Chest It has old brass hardwareThis Indian pithara dowry Chest, dating back to the 19th century, features a combination of wood, brass and iron in its construction. Originally built with wheels for easy transportation, this teak dowry chest offers ample storage and is ideal for larger spaces. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra which is in Gujarat, and was known in the local dialect as a pataro. The Kathi were a ruling caste in Saurashtra and these chests would