18th-century Wedding Chest From India (kerala)
A wooden box from Portia (teak) used to hold the bride’s jewelry; it echoes the pyramidal shape of the houses in the province of Kerala on the Malabar Coast in southwestern India. The ornamentation consists of wrought iron in a flamed and crescent-moon pattern; this box features a hasp lock (without a key) and retains its original polychrome finish.
India, Kerala, 18th century
India, Kerala, 18th century
480 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Painted wood
Length: 32cm
Width: 21cm
Height: 23cm
Reference (ID): 1790921
Availability: In stock
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