Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19thC
This characterful roheda merchants box from Rajasthan dates to the 19th century and is a fine example of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned roheda wood, the exterior is intricately decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns, giving the piece both texture and visual rhythm.
The chest is further enhanced with brass bindings and iron fittings, including sturdy handles and hinges, all of which speak to its original functional purpose in trade and storage. The interior features a fitted compartment, making it ideal today as a decorative storage piece, trinket box, or distinctive desk tidy.
With its compact form and authentic patina, this antique box offers both practicality and historic charm, bringing a touch of Rajasthan’s artisan heritage into the home.
- Origin: Rajasthan, India
- Date: 19th Century
- Materials: Roheda Wood With Brass Bindings And Iron Fittings
- Features: Hand-Carved Geometric Decoration, Iron Handles And Hinges, Fitted Interior Compartment
- Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear, Patina And Minor Surface Marks
- Dimensions: W46 x D36 x H21 cm
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Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19thC
This characterful roheda merchants box from Rajasthan dates to the 19th century and is a fine example of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned roheda wood, the exterior is intricately decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns, giving the piece both texture and visual rhythm.
The chest is further enhanced with brass bindings and iron fittings, including sturdy handles and hinges, all of which speak to its original functional purpose in trade and storage. The interior features a fitted compartment, making it ideal today as a decorative storage piece, trinket box, or distinctive desk tidy.
With its compact form and authentic patina, this antique box offers both practicality and historic charm, bringing a touch of Rajasthan’s artisan heritage into the home.
- Origin: Rajasthan, India
- Date: 19th Century
- Materials: Roheda Wood With Brass Bindings And Iron Fittings
- Features: Hand-Carved Geometric Decoration, Iron Handles And Hinges, Fitted Interior Compartment
- Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear, Patina And Minor Surface Marks
- Dimensions: W46 x D36 x H21 cm
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This characterful roheda merchants box from Rajasthan dates to the 19th century and is a fine example of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned roheda wood, the exterior is intricately decorated with hand-carved geometric patterns, giving the piece both texture and visual rhythm.
The chest is further enhanced with brass bindings and iron fittings, including sturdy handles and hinges, all of which speak to its original functional purpose in trade and storage. The interior features a fitted compartment, making it ideal today as a decorative storage piece, trinket box, or distinctive desk tidy.
With its compact form and authentic patina, this antique box offers both practicality and historic charm, bringing a touch of Rajasthan’s artisan heritage into the home.
- Origin: Rajasthan, India
- Date: 19th Century
- Materials: Roheda Wood With Brass Bindings And Iron Fittings
- Features: Hand-Carved Geometric Decoration, Iron Handles And Hinges, Fitted Interior Compartment
- Condition: Good Antique Condition With Age-Related Wear, Patina And Minor Surface Marks
- Dimensions: W46 x D36 x H21 cm
