Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Rosewood the protectors of the faith

the protectors of the faith which were used in ritual Cham dances

each lamp is unique

Chests like these would have needed to survive the hardships of day to day life in India

with the skilled maker known as a paanwala in North India

Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Rosewood the protectors of the faithAn exceptional 19th century Anglo Burmese military chest, richly crafted from solid teak and intricately inlaid with etched brass wire decoration throughout. Combining practicality with extraordinary craftsmanship, this rare campaign chest retains its original brass fittings, carrying handles and decorative mounts, all beautifully aged alongside the deep patina of the teak. Traditionally commissioned by officers of the British Indian Army, Anglo