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Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Bone Inlay Top right: Label from Graham

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Top right: Label from Graham Glasgow (founded 1784) Owner William Graham whose son (also William) was elected the Liberal MP for Glasgow in 1865

the shawl can be worn wrapped

Pegams were used by monks for reading manuscripts and storing important religious scrolls

The wooden pot is spun and a lac stick is pressed against the pot

Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century Finish - Bone Inlay Top right: Label from GrahamThis charming antique teak chest has been made in a hut shape and is known locally as a sandouk. It dates to the 19th century and the style is from Gujarat in Northern India. Traditionally the bride's family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegroom's family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally Gold, jewellery, and Silk saris but sometimes brass cooking pots and other family treasures were exchanged.

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