Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Rosewood carrying handles and decorative mounts

carrying handles and decorative mounts

The Choksar is folding so that Tibetan monks could take them between monasteries

the protectors of the faith which were used in ritual Cham dances

5 X 9 X 4 (w x d x h cms)

Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Rosewood carrying handles and decorative mountsAn exceptional 19th century Anglo Burmese military chest, richly crafted from solid teak and intricately inlaid with etched brass wire decoration throughout. Combining practicality with extraordinary craftsmanship, this rare campaign chest retains its original brass fittings, carrying handles and decorative mounts, all beautifully aged alongside the deep patina of the teak. Traditionally commissioned by officers of the British Indian Army, Anglo