Bone Inlay Teak Chest - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Materials: Roheda wood with iron

Materials: Roheda wood with iron fittings

more relaxed appearance

This phenomenally beautiful and unusual carved teak dowry chest

It is constructred from Chinese northern elm wood (yumu)

A simple hand carved elephant made in the naïve style using sustainable materials

Bone Inlay Teak Chest - 19th Century Material - Roheda Wood Materials: Roheda wood with ironThis highly decorative Indian teak chest dates from the days of the Raj, circa 19th century, and captures the timeless elegance of Mughal influenced design with its bone inlay patterns. Originally used for storing valuables or ceremonial objects, its solid teak frame has aged beautifully with time. The intricate bone inlay work, added later, is carefully handcrafted in the traditional style featuring scrolling floral vines, leaf shapes and geometric