Huge Hand Painted 19th Century Indian Wedding Dowry Trunk

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This vintage wooden trunk appears to originate from India and dates to approximately the late 1800s. It is extremely large, … Read more This vintage wooden trunk appears to originate from India and dates to approximately the late 1800s. It is extremely large, measuring almost 5 feet in width. It features original hand-painted figural scenes—including elephants and traditional dress figures—framed by decorative borders on all sides and across the lid. The artwork and color palette reflect classic Indian folk and palace-style painting traditions.

Historically, trunks like this were used as household storage or dowry chests, meant to hold textiles, clothing, or personal belongings. Today, it works beautifully as a blanket chest or statement storage piece.

The trunk is solid with the piece functioning as it should. There is rich patina, surface wear, and age-related marks and repairs are present throughout, adding depth and authentic character. See images for details.

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