Antique 19th C Indian Mughal Marriage Dowry Box Krishna Hindu Gods Tiger Bird
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:99491 | Primary Material: Wood |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Region of Origin: India | Type: Box |
Antique 19th C Indian Mughal Marriage Dowry Box Krishna Hindu Gods Tiger Bird Click images to enlarge Description An antique late 19th/early 20th century Indian Rajasthani painted hardwood dowry box covered with various animals and ...Gods.Known in Odissa (Odisha) as pedis, these boxes held the dowry given to brides during the wedding ceremony. This beautiful colorful period hardwood box is a wonderful and unusual example as it has been painted all over in stunning detail with numerous animals and forms of Krishna and Vishnu-a fantastic visual exploration of Indian mythology in itself! The characters include a multi-armed blue God riding a tiger, the monkey God (Hanuman), the bull God (Nandi), the elephant God (Ganesha), a multi armed blue God with a snake coiled around his neck and wearing a tiger skin skirt and various other multi armed Gods all with elaborate landscape backgrounds filled with trees, hills, clouds and plants. The box opens to reveal three drawers for the dowry as well as a charming painting floral scene of one flying and one resting bird God (Garuda) against a red background. The box has iron hardware including drawer handles, the main handle, supporting bands, hinges and the nails.The box measures approximately 10 inches wide, 6 inches high and 7 1/2 inches deep. The box is in general good presentable condition with all over general wear. The wood has split on a couple of corners (one repaired) and in one drawer, however the box remains perfectly secure and usable. Please check pictures. Thanks for looking and please take a look at my other items! Payment We prefer payment by Paypal. Please note payment must be received within 3 DAYS of purchase/auction end. Any unpaid items will result in an unpaid case being opened up with Ebay, the item being relisted and the non-paying buyer being blocked from our future listings. 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