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Indian Dowry Chest (Sandouk) From Gujarat - 19th Century

SKU A01378 · 19th Century, from Gujarat, India
Dimensions W64 × D36 × H57 cm
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This 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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