Indian Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century unisex This Japanese tansu chest dates

This Japanese tansu chest dates to the latter part of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) - circa 1900 and is made in the Kanto style which became the norm for Japanese tansu in the 20th century

Note the historic damage to the cobra head visible in photos

Handmade using ethically sourced horn from domesticated water buffalo

Called Maurya in Hindi

benches of this type were indispensable pieces of furniture

Indian Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century unisex This Japanese tansu chest datesThis exquisitely chip carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan, Shekhawati area. It is made from roheda wood, bound with iron and dates to the 19th century. These boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a trousseau. This style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to