Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Origin - Nepal Whilst this piece is not

Whilst this piece is not an antique

Isho Dansu Clothing Chest from Yonezawa - late 19thC

Expertly made in Jingdezhen

Authentic painted altar cabinets of this calibre have become increasingly scarce

Pieces like this are rarely found

Carved Teak Damchiya Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Origin - Nepal Whilst this piece is notThis Teak Damchiya Dowry Chest from Kutch dating to the 1920s is a striking example of the richly carved marriage furniture traditionally made in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Damchiyas were an important part of a brides dowry and would accompany her to her new household after marriage. They were used to store clothing, jewellery and household valuables, while also acting as a visual symbol of family prosperity and craftsmanship. The front of this