Indian Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak it carries the enduring artistry

it carries the enduring artistry that has been passed down through generations of skilled block makers

The quality of carving on this particular mirror is of exceptional quality and has aged superbly

It still shows the remains of its original blue paint

Nowadays these seed drills are great used as a candlestand or just as a beautiful decorative object

Indian Merchants Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Origin - Kizilayak it carries the enduring artistryThis 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