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Vintage Dhurrie Rug in Cream and Blue with Animal Pictorials, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
extremely collectible—among rare large-size Indian Dhurries from this period. It hosts a cream field and
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Contemporary Santa Fe Southwest Modern Navajo-Style Rug
By Navajo
Located in Dallas, TX
81051 Southwest Modern Horse Blanket Navajo-Style Rug Runner, 02'06 x 08'00. Experience the serene
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21st Century and Contemporary South Asian Navajo Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Tribal Rug in Beige with Horseback Warrior Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As Inspired by tribal and Caucasian pictorial rugs with a particular love of humans and horses
Category

2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Fine Nepalease Rug, Wool & Silk, Hand Knotted
Located in New York, NY
. Tibetans use rugs for many purposes ranging from flooring to wall hanging to horse saddles, though the most
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Vintage 1970s Nepalese Other Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Cast Iron Indian Game with Rider and Horses
Located in Milano, IT
Welded cast iron toy from the Indian 900s depicting a chariot with a square canopy and conical dome
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Indian Game with Rider and Horses
Cast Iron Indian Game with Rider and Horses
H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in
Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good antique bronze temple horse on wheels toy originating from Jhansi City in Bundelkhand in
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
Indian Jhansi, Bundelkhand Bronze Toy Horse Figure
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H 5.71 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Antique Indian Dhokra Horse and Rider Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely antique Indian Dhokra horse and rider sculpture. Probably from the late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Metal

Indian Spelter Sculpture and his Horse 1930s
By Charles Valton
Located in Marseille, FR
Indian spelter sculpture and its 1930s horse, 20 cm high, 20 cm long and 9 cm deep. Additional
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Combat: Indian, Horse and Buffalo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Combat: Indian, Horse and Buffalo: Arthur Putnam (September 6, 1873 – May 27, 1930) was an American
Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"INDIAN ON HORSE" WESTERN NATIVE AMERICAN
By Olaf Wieghorst
Located in San Antonio, TX
x 8.5 Frame Size: 18.5 x 14.5 Medium: Print "Indian on Horse" Biography Olaf Wieghorst (1899 - 1988
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20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

Mexican Indian Weaving Horse Pillows -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican /American Indian weaving's with horses on the front. The backings are in a blackish /grey
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20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Navajo Indian Weaving with Horses Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of funky Navajo Indian weaving pillows with horses are in amazing condition. The backings
Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

"INDIAN ON HORSE" NATIVE AMERICAN WESTERN
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Ink Dated 1968 "Indian on Horse" Joe Rader Roberts (1925-1982) Born in Lockhart, he found work
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1960s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

"Shoshonis Indians" Native Americans on Horses Western
Located in San Antonio, TX
Indians" #962 of 1000
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20th Century Impressionist Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

20th Century Indian Temple Horse Painted Wood
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Oversized 20th century wooden Indian temple horse, hand carved and decorated in polychrome, sitting
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Indian Temple Horse Painted Wood
20th Century Indian Temple Horse Painted Wood
H 41.74 in W 11.82 in D 40.95 in
Antique Indian Carved and Painted Wooden Mogul Horse on Rectangular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian carved wooden Mogul horse from the 20th century, with weathered patina. Carved in
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Colombian Emerald Horse & Indian Rough Crystal Sculpture
Located in Jupiter, FL
redskin Indian, with a horse morphing among its head. This piece is hand-carved, with staggering detail
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2010s Colombian Figurines and Sculptures

Small Vintage Indian Exterior Rust Colored and Carved Wooden Horse from Madras
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Indian vintage carved and rust colored wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Indian Damachiya Wedding Cabinet on Legs with Floral Motifs and Horse Heads
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Damachiya wedding cabinet on legs from the 19th century with with dark brown
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Indian Carved Wooden Horse from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage carved and painted wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed patina
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Man and Horse, Charcoal Drawing, Black, White by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Debabrata Basu
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Debabrata Basu - Man and a Horse - 26 x 20 inches (unframed size) Charcoal on Fabriano Paper
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Anglo Indian Pair of Watercolors of Men on Horses
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Anglo Indian watercolors depicting men on horseback decorated with gold leaf floral
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Indian Carved Wooden ‘Ghodi’ Wedding Horses Set of Three
Located in Lincoln, GB
Set of Three Wedding Horses. These horses were carved by Rajhastani artisans around 1920s or
Category

20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Multicolor Hand-Carved Wooden Mogul Horse on Rectangular Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian hand-carved multicolor wooden Mogul horse from the 20th century, with unusual
Category

20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Indian carved mango wood Marwari war horse figurine, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Anglo-Indian carved mango wood Marwari war horse figurine with brass saddle and equipage. Jodhpur
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Intersection Series - Person On Horse And Person Falling From Horse
By John Baldessari
Located in Miami, FL
horse, while the Indians remains firmly in power.
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

C Print

Early Horses VI, Charcoal Drawing, Brown, Black by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Early Horses VI - 19.5 x 29 inches (unframed size) Charcoal on paper (Framed
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1960s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head A beautiful piece of folk
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Over-Scaled Anglo Indian Tole Rice Barrel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The piece is fashioned with royal figures atop elephants and horses, as well as tiger hunting
Category

Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Tôle

Woman with Horse, Nude, Ink on paper by Modern Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Prakash Karmarkar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Prakash Karmakar - Untitled - 23 x 20 inches Marker on Paper , 1999 Delivery of shipment in roll form. Style : Legendary master artist Lt. Prokash Karmakar from Bengal was solely re...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Permanent Marker, Paper, Ink

Running Horse, Animal Drawing, Ink on paper by Master Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Prakash Karmarkar
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Prakash Karmakar – Untitled – 14.5 x 11 inches (unframed size) Ink on paper Inclusive of shipment in roll form. Style : Legendary master artist Lt. Prakash Karmakar fr...
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Early 2000s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Two Horses
By Kaiko Moti
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Two Horses" 1964, is an original color aquatint on paper by noted Indian artist Kaiko
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Two Horses
Two Horses
H 24.75 in W 28.75 in D 1.5 in
Horse and Rider Solid Cast Bronze Bookends
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
PM craftsmen. Cowboys riding bucking horses. Great for any office, bookshelf or western setting
Category

Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Tennessee Horse
Located in Nashville, TN
Indian Ink on paper by Nashville artist Jason Adams. Letting the materials direct the process
Category

2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

India Ink

Dolce and Gabbana D&G Equestrian Cowboy Western Indian Horse Print Jacket Denim
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Vintage 1990s Dolce and Gabbana D&G Equestrian Cowboy Western Indian Horse Print Jacket Rare
Category

2010s Italian Jackets

Crazy Horse
By David Yarrow
Located in Chicago, IL
stuff of legends. But so too the Crow Indians - who celebrate the occasion every year on its 25th June
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Anglo Indian Pair of Watercolors of Men on Horses
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Anglo Indian watercolors depicting men on horseback decorated with gold leaf floral
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Paint

The lost Indian and his horse Philippe Jacq 21st Century Contemporary painting
By Philippe Jacq
Located in Paris, FR
Acrylic paint on canvas Currently exhibited in Philippe Jacq's solo show "On the way to the origins" at Claire Corcia Gallery, Paris
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Horse II, Bronze Sculpture, Brown and green Patina by Indian Artist "In Stock
By Chandra Shekhar Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Chandra Shekhar Das - Horse - 23 x 10 x 7 inches Bronze Sculpture Das in Bengal is a talented and
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Horse, Oil on Canvas by Indian Artist "In Stock"
By Steven Gandhi
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Steven Gandhi - Horse - 18 x 24 inches (unframed size) Oil on Canvas Free shipment in a roll form
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of Late 19th C Indian Carved Wood Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Late 19th C Indian Carved Wood Painted Horse Sculptures Black painted carved wood horses
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Horse and Bull , Mixed Media by Indian Master Artist Sunil Das "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Bull & Horse - 9 x 8.5 inches (unframed size) Mixed Media on Thick Paper Free Shipping
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Pictorial 1920s Pima Basket
By Pima Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
American, Basket, Basketry, Pictorial, Pima Indian, Horse, Woven
Category

Vintage 1920s American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Willow

Bronze Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze toy horse on four wheels. Reminiscent of early 19th century Indian toys, these pieces
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Toy Horse
Bronze Toy Horse
H 9 in W 9 in D 2.25 in
Apache Jicarilla Apache Basket
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Jicarilla Apache waste basket with handle cutouts, horses, flower and geometric design. Acquired by
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Late 20th Century American Native American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Other

Vintage Indian Archaic Style Cast Iron Horse Sculpture with Rusty Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian archaic style vintage cast iron horse sculpture from the mid 20th century. Created in
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Indian Ponies, realistic bronze sculpture, dark brown patina, horses, Nambe
By Allan Houser
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Indian Ponies, realistic bronze sculpture, dark brown patina, horses, Nambe Foundry limited edition
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1970s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Corralled Horse (Artists Proof), 1940s Framed American Modernist Horse Etching
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Denver, CO
"Corralled Horse", is an etching on paper by western artist Ethel Magafan (1916-1993) of a single
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Paper

Handmade Vintage Indian Temple Horse Toy on Wheels from Madras with Spheres
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Indian vintage carved wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed rust and verdigris
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Silver Teapot
By T.R. Tawker & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
), Vayu (the horse) and Durga (the lion). Condition This antique Indian silver teapot is an exceptional
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Silver Teapot
Antique Indian Silver Teapot
H 5.8 in W 9 in D 5.6 in
"Home from the Fair" Wagon and Horses Print on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Home from the Fair" Wagon and Horses Print on Canvas Colorful print on canvas with additional oil
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1980s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Canvas, Printer's Ink, Oil

Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Nude Woman & Horse - 9 x 8.5 inches (unframed size) Mixed Media on Thick Paper Free
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Nude Woman & Horse - 10.5 x 11.25 inches (unframed size) Mixed Media on Thick Paper
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1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Nude Woman & Horse - 9 x 8.5 inches (unframed size) Mixed Media on Thick Paper Free
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Women & Horse, Mixed Media by Indian Artist Sunil Das "In Stock"
By Sunil Das
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sunil Das - Nude Woman & Horse - 10.5 x 11.25 inches (unframed size) Mixed Media on Thick Paper
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Paper

Runner at Night, Animal Artwork, Horse Art, Figurative Art, Horse Riding Artwork
By Agnese Negriba
Located in Deddington, GB
contemplation and sensuality. The aesthetics of the collection has been influenced by Indian philosophy and art
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21st Century and Contemporary Interior Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Vintage Bronze Clad End of Trail Indian on Horse Figure Bookends, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage bronze clad 8" end of trail indian on horse figure bookends - a pair. Item features
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Early 20th Century Native American More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

On the Gallops. 1976.Race Horses. Equine.Jockeys.Horse Racing. Racetrack.
By John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
horses and art emerged and remained with him for the rest of his life. Aged 13 John Skeaping was already
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Hindu Bronze Horse and Chariot Temple Toy on Wheels India 1950s Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of children. Antique cast brass iron horse and chariot Indian temple toy. The horse and chariot both
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Sioux Catlinite Horse Pipe
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux stylized catlinite horse pipe with saddle. Has been smoked. Neat collector piece. Origin
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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Other

Sioux Catlinite Horse Pipe
Sioux Catlinite Horse Pipe
H 8 in W 0.75 in D 3 in
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There is a range of Indian and horses for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Indian and horses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Indian and horses have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Indian and horses bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Indian and horses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Blenko, Edouard Drouot and Franz Bergmann are consistently popular.

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Prices for Indian and horses start at $199 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $1,290.
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    Stone Horses are horse models crafted by the Peter Stone Horse Company. They are handcrafted from cellulose acetate resins and are exceptionally detailed, making each model a unique piece of art. Browse 1stDibs to find a range of authentic Stone Horse models.
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    The Terracotta Horses are horse sculptures that were part of the Terracotta Army in China. In Ancient China it was believed that horses were indispensable and essential to Chinese warfare therefore they were immortalized in terracotta form. Shop a selection of terracotta horses on 1stDibs.
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    Hermès started as an equestrian brand in 1837 making saddles. Hermès has since expanded its line to include riding blankets and saddle pads. Hermès saddles are handmade and can still be purchased directly through Hermès or authorized retailers. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Hermès pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Indian block printing is an art form that originated in India during ancient times. It involves carving a block of teak wood with an intricate pattern and then using it to press ink onto fabric like silk or cotton. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Indian block printed apparel and art.
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    India introduced hallmark licenses for vendors selling silver artifacts and jewelry in 2005. The stamp should have an oval shape, which indicates that it is made out of silver. A rectangular shape stamp indicates that your item is gold. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted Indian silver products from some of the top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
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    To clean Indian rosewood, rub it down with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with warm water and then dry with a second cloth. For stubborn dirt, you can use a cleaning product formulated for wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian rosewood furniture.
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    No, Amiri is not an Indian brand. It is actually based in the U.S. and operates from headquarters in Los Angeles, California. Designer Mike Amiri, an American born of Iranian parents, founded the brand in 2014. Shop a diverse assortment of Amiri apparel and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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    Traditional Indian painting is a type of artwork produced in India. The earliest surviving works are murals produced from the 2nd century BCE through the 10th century AD. Various painting traditions emerged from different regions. Examples include Mughal, Deccan, Rajput and Pahari painting. You'll find a range of Indian art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify Indian silver, use the services of a licensed appraiser. Many convincing reproductions of Indian silver pieces exist, making it difficult to successfully authenticate pieces on your own. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Indian silver furniture, decorative objects and jewelry.
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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.
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