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What is an Indian dowry chest?
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Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in New York, NY
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Located in Staffordshire, GB
1850
19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as icons of the Eastern
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Zanzibari Other Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass, Bronze
West African Berber Medium Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A medium sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
Category
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
West African Berber Large Dowry Chest
Located in Alton, GB
A larger sized Berber dowry chest of West African origin featuring bulbs of metal elaborately
Category
Antique Early 19th Century African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
