Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Porcelain both decorative and symbolic

both decorative and symbolic

now serving as a sculptural object for display

This style of pot was used for tobacco & opium and is a real collector's piece

This Gansu cabinet dates to the middle 19th century and has its original brass hardware

22 x 10 x 21  (wxdxh cms)

Painted Majus Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Porcelain both decorative and symbolicThis beautifully carved and richly decorated majus dowry chest from Saurashtra, Gujarat, dates to the 19th century and is a fine example of this distinctive regional form. Raised on legs and elaborately worked on all sides, it combines practical storage with striking decorative presence, reflecting the importance of such pieces within traditional Indian domestic life. The faade is adorned with finely carved Mughal inspired floral and geometric