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RARE Antique 1800's Hindu Dowry Chest/Trunk #2124581

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RARE Antique 1800's Hindu Dowry Chest/Trunk #2124581
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Very Rare Hard to find! Hindu Dowry Chest!</em></td>
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Amazing early 19th century antique Hindu Dowry Chest made of Camphor Wood I believe from Hyderabad, India. This is one of the most unique pieces I have seen.

All of the carving you see on the outside is hammered in metal, I believe brass, and nail heads. It has all of the original brass hardware.

The lid is adorned with very ornate carvings all carved by hand and antique mercury mirrors(one mirror is missing). The inside has hand carved compartments and a couple hidden compartments. The tray comes out and there is additional storage.

On the front bottom left corner there is another small drawer where the money given with the dowry was locked.

On the back of the chest there is a piece which was used to anchor the chest to the ship when traveling. The whole chest rests on wooden wheels.

It is really an amazing piece. I can't even begin to describe it! It is not in excellent condition due to its age but I believe this only adds to its character.
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<tr><td>Condition:Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:early 1800's</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:24</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:17</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:33</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:60</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:RARE Antique 1800's Hindu Dowry Chest/Trunk</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Hindu</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:camphor wood /brass</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:San Rafael, CA</td></tr>
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