Original 1800s Indian hardwood “Damchiya”/Wedding Chest
Absolutely stunning Indian hardwood “Damchiya” or wedding chest.
Early 1800s from the time of the Raj in northern India. Hand carved with horse head details and geometric patterns.
This piece will have been commissioned by the family of the bride as a wedding present to the grooms family. It will then have been presented at a lavish Indian wedding filled with silks, saris, gold jewellery, coins and even copper pans.
It is expected that the horses would have been added at the family would have had a connection to horse riding or even polo.
It was discovered in London where it would have been shipped as a treasured piece when the family emigrated.
W: 145cm x H: 85cm x D: 76cm
We are based in Southeast London and can offer free delivery to our local friends. If that's you, please get in touch and we can change the delivery option for you.
$462.85
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Absolutely stunning Indian hardwood “Damchiya” or wedding chest.
Early 1800s from the time of the Raj in northern India. Hand carved with horse head details and geometric patterns.
This piece will have been commissioned by the family of the bride as a wedding present to the grooms family. It will then have been presented at a lavish Indian wedding filled with silks, saris, gold jewellery, coins and even copper pans.
It is expected that the horses would have been added at the family would have had a connection to horse riding or even polo.
It was discovered in London where it would have been shipped as a treasured piece when the family emigrated.
W: 145cm x H: 85cm x D: 76cm
We are based in Southeast London and can offer free delivery to our local friends. If that's you, please get in touch and we can change the delivery option for you.
