Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Stools & Benches Standing in a serene posture

Standing in a serene posture with hands held in prayer (añjali mudrā)

The leather hinge has long since corroded and been replaced with hinges as is inevitable on older chests such as this one

74 x 8 x 163 (wxdxh cms)

& Manjushri (the tiger)

China - 19th Century

Brass Studded Rosewood Peacock Box From Saurashtra - 19th Century Stools & Benches Standing in a serene postureThis three drawer jewellery box from Saurashtra is a superb example of Indian craftsmanship combined with quirky Indian design. Carved from rosewood and adorned with brass metalwork, the three drawers are kept securely locked by three locking pins only accessible by unlocking the lid (the locking pins are visible in the image of the box open.) This style of box is only found in Gujarat in the areas of Kutch & Saurashtra and brass peacocks often adorn