Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes 52 x 12 x 66

52 x 12 x 66 (wxdxh cms)

Instantly recognisable as a kitchen cabinet due to its distinctive latticework doors

the shawl is beautifully decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in luminous aqua

as a desk tidy

Brass & Iron Trousseau Box From Shekhawati - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes 52 x 12 x 66This Indian antique etched brass box is from Shekhawati and is an excellent example of the style and dates to the 19th century. These boxes are locally called peti (casket) and were originally used to store the trousseau (bridal clothes & jewellery). Each box is lined with fabric to safeguard the expensive contents. The body of the box is constructed from roheda wood which is clad with iron and brass. The brasswork is delicately hand beaten, etched,