Antique Indian Dowry Chest With Slanted Lid – Hand-Carved Wood Storage Box With Iron Hardware

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This evocative antique Indian dowry chest features a classic slanted lid, rich aged wood, and original iron handle and clasp … Read more This evocative antique Indian dowry chest features a classic slanted lid, rich aged wood, and original iron handle and clasp hardware. Traditionally used to store textiles, jewelry, and personal belongings, dowry chests like this were valued not only for function but for their craftsmanship and symbolism.
Handcrafted from solid wood, the chest displays a beautifully worn patina developed over decades of use. The angled top and sturdy construction suggest it may have also served as a document chest or personal storage box, making it a versatile decorative object today.
Its warm, earthy tones and understated form make it ideal for styling in bohemian, global, organic modern, or collected interiors—equally at home on a console, coffee table, or bookshelf.

18 x 12.5 x 10 See less