Indian 'Damchiya' Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Door Coffee Tables Dimensions: W74 x D6 x

Dimensions: W74 x D6 x H130 cm

normally Elm

these were popular with the wealthy class of society during Georgian period in England

This beautiful double sided white marble 3 way niche is hand carved in the classical Mughal style

Rather than using conventional hinged doors

Indian 'Damchiya' Dowry Chest From Kutch - Ca 1920 Door Coffee Tables Dimensions: W74 x D6 xThis dramatic teak dowry chest Damchiya is in its original unpolished condition. Chip carved and embellished with small mirrors, this style is typical of this area of Kutch. More unusually this piece features a reverse glass painted panel decorated with green parakeets Traditionally the brides family had to offer gifts known as Dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold jewellery and