Brass Bound Rosewood Pithara Console Chest, Gujarat - 19th Century Large Mirrors 5 x 2 x 46

5 x 2 x 46

Dhokra Damar tribes are the traditional metalsmiths of West Bengal

Condition: Lid missing

Over 120 years old

Brass Bound Rosewood Pithara Console Chest, Gujarat - 19th Century Large Mirrors 5 x 2 x 46This incredibly sturdy Indian pithara dowry Chest, dating back to the 19th century, features a combination of wood, brass and iron in its construction. This teak dowry chest offers ample storage and is ideal for larger spaces. The brass decorative panels each contain various Indian animals as well as stylised horse riders. The heavy lid features old patches where repair work has once taken place. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in