Indian Ammunition 'Limber' Chest - Late 19th Century Dowry Chest This charming Indian teak wood

This charming Indian teak wood box was used for storing tika - the forehead marking used by Hindus

is a brass or bronze casting made using the lost wax technique

concentric lathe grooves

paint brushes

It comes from Shanxi Province -  in completely original condition which is very rare

Indian Ammunition 'Limber' Chest - Late 19th Century Dowry Chest This charming Indian teak woodThis antique limber chest would have been used by the British army in India in the late 19th century. These chests were extremely sturdy and made of hardy teak wood bound with iron. The average limber chest was designed to be able to carry over three times its weight in ammunition. Still a very functional piece, and now a truly unique decorative antique it is the perfect size for storage or use as a side table. The patinated teak and iron would fit