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Indian Dowry Box

19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century small Indian dowry box on wheels with fitted compartments. The door at the top that
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Antique 1890s Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
$650
H 10 in W 16.5 in D 8 in
19th Century Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box in Lacquered Teak with Handcrafted
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique South Indian Malabar Dowry Jewelry Box, 19th Century Teak with Brass – Kerala, India A rare
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Ethnic Indian Decorative Jewelry Box with Brass, Kerala Nettur Petti
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India. This Teak Indian Dowry Box is
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Antique 1890s Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Rajasthani Indian Hand Painted Wood Jewelry Dowry Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rajasthani Indian vaulted dowry jewelry box, hand painted with Indian lovers enjoying each
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20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest with carved patterns would be
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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Fine Old South Indian Turned Wood Marriage Dowry Box
Located in London, GB
Fine old south Indian turned wood marriage dowry box with brass-mounts Made from teak with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Lacquer

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Wood

Antique Indian Red Lacquered Dowry Box from Rajasthan with Pierced Brass Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian red lacquered dowry box from Rajasthan, with pierced brass motifs. Born in the
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Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden dowry box used by a merchant, with geometric design. Charming us with its
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Indian Mughal Polychrome Wood Panel Wedding Box Chest 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful antique hand painted Indian Mughal wedding / dowry / marriage box / keepsake storage
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood, Paint

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Box.
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th c Large Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Coffee Table
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a large Indian stick box, typically passed down through the family with each
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Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests

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Iron

19th c Small Indian Stick Box or Dowry Chest perfect for Small Side or End Table
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a small Indian stick box, typically passed down through the family with each
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Antique 19th Century Indian Blanket Chests

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Iron

Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box This Fine example shows a vast amount of
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Antique 1880s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bronze

Late 18th Century Indian Teak Dowry Box with Brass Mounts
Located in Middleburg, VA
A richly detailed Indian dowry box dating to the late 18th century, crafted during the final
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Metal

Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts
Located in London, GB
Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts A Superb large 19th
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Antique 1880s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wood

Rajasthani Hand-Painted Large Jewelry Dowry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand painted Rajasthani large decorative coffer trunk. Rajasthani Indian hand painted jewelry dowry
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Antique Indian Kerala Dowry Box, Malabar, Northern Kerala
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Kerala dowry box, Malabar, Northern Kerala (formerly Madras province of British
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Beautiful 19th Century South Indian "Malabar" Marriage Dowry Box
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 19th century South Indian "Malabar" brass-mounted lacquered marriage dowry box. Made from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Lacquer

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Wood

Vintage Large Indian Dowry Box with Ornate Brass Hinges and Paint Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Indian Dowry box in orange paint with beautiful hand painted details and decorations
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
$4,083
H 27.17 in W 57.09 in D 31.89 in
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Located in Roma, IT
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Chinese Red Lacquer Canopy Bed with Footrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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By A. Petit Monsigny
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Korean Campaign Style Secrétaire Cabinet Chest with Desk
$2,200 Sale Price
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Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box
Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box
$1,800 Sale Price
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Indian Dowry Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Indian dowry box for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every Indian dowry box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Indian dowry box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An Indian dowry box, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Indian Dowry Box?

Prices for an Indian dowry box start at $485 and top out at $10,400 with the average selling for $2,400.
Questions About Indian Dowry Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.