Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century India and divine guardianship

and divine guardianship

125 x 46 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

length 70 cm

This  bone inlay tissue box features an art deco black and white design that would fit into any home or office

This antique brass and iron bound chest dates to the 19th century and is from Rajasthan

Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century India and divine guardianshipThis lovely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from teak wood and dates to the 19th century. Beautifully bound in hand forged iron and brass this box features stylised lotuses chip carved into the lid. The lotus flower symbol is found throughout Asia symbolising fertility. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers.