Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 4th October 2017
Lot 145
An Indian hardwood dowry chest or damchiya
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1000
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Description
An Indian hardwood dowry chest or damchiya, with iron and brass mounts and traces of original polychromy, the front corners carved with horse's head finials, above a panelled front decorated with scrolling leaves and flowers, with a hinged door and a secret sliding panel, enclosing two shelves, the back with an inscription, Gujarat, probably 18th century, 90.4cm high, 148cm wide, 74.3cm deep.
Provenance: By family repute Dhoraji Palace, Rajkot, Gujarat.