Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Rosewood 5 X 9 X 4

5 X 9 X 4 (w x d x h cms)

Chests like these would have needed to survive the hardships of day to day life in India

while also acting as a visual symbol of family prosperity and craftsmanship

this example moves beyond its original architectural role and becomes a freestanding narrative panel

It also indicates that all things and actions are linked by cause and effect

Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Rosewood 5 X 9 X 4An exceptional 19th century Anglo Burmese military chest, richly crafted from solid teak and intricately inlaid with etched brass wire decoration throughout. Combining practicality with extraordinary craftsmanship, this rare campaign chest retains its original brass fittings, carrying handles and decorative mounts, all beautifully aged alongside the deep patina of the teak. Traditionally commissioned by officers of the British Indian Army, Anglo