Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Antique The naturally smooth egg shaped

The naturally smooth egg shaped stones are also known as Banas

120 x 8 x 201 (wxdxh cms)

This Chinese Walnut topped side table dates from the early 20th century and originally came from Shanxi Province

this sideboard would originally have been deeper and it has been reduced in depth to make it more suitable for a modern home

123 x 60 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Antique The naturally smooth egg shapedThis very decorative teak panel once was the lid to a huge dowry chest. Sometimes wealthy families commissioned extra large sizes to be made so they could lock away large precious family heirlooms. Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold jewellery and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures