Brass & Iron Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Jali Panel 5 x 39 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 39 (wxdxh cms)

Natural wear and surface variation inherent to reclaimed wood

Chests and trunks were used as storage in homes and monasteries

Much antique brass and iron hardware from furniture was robbed and molten down during the reign of Mao

91 x 40 x 38 (wxdxh cms)

Brass & Iron Marwari Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Jali Panel 5 x 39 (wxdxh cms)This beautiful antique Indian brass trousseau box is from Shekhawati and is an excellent example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents. This box unusually is adorned with mirrors fixed to the inside of the lid. The body of the box is constructed from roheda