Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) This gilt black lacquer wedding

This gilt black lacquer wedding cabinet is from Shanxi province and depicts a familial scene showing a town building and various characters

The brackets that frame the table are known as "Giants Arm Brace" and are classically indicative of the Chinese Ming period style

5 (wxh cms)

Built from heavy-gauge brass and fixed with copper rivets

5 x 5 x 14

Rustic Indian Carved Panel From Kutch - 19thC Material - Pine (Reclaimed) This gilt black lacquer weddingThis very decorative teak panel once was the lid to a huge dowry chest. Sometimes wealthy families commissioned extra large sizes to be made so they could lock away large precious family heirlooms. 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 Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures