Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Stools & Benches China - 19th Century

China - 19th Century

This altar table has a beautiful old red elm top

Sarong or sarung denotes the lower garment worn by Southeast Asian men and women which is stitched at the narrower edges to form a tube

25 x 25 x 75 (wxdxh cms)

Standing in a serene posture with hands held in prayer (añjali mudrā)

Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Stools & Benches China - 19th CenturyThis three drawer jewellery box from Saurashtra is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design. Carved from rosewood and adorned with brass metalwork, the three drawers are kept securely locked by three locking pins only accessible by unlocking the lid (the locking pins are visible in the image of the box open.) This style of box is only found in Gujarat in the areas of Kutch & Saurashtra and brass peacocks often adorn