Spring Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Auction, Day 1
Sat, Apr 10, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 83
18th/19th C. Rajasthan Indian Dowry Chest
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $250 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $7,500 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $250,000 | $10,000 |
Known as stick boxes, these boxes were passed down through the family with each generation in the Thar desert area of West Rajasthan and were used as dowry chests. Tribes people of this area made these boxes from sticks harvested from the Kair tree, Capparis decidua. The sticks are rivoted together with hand wrought iron fittings to make a very strong box.
Small opening on the top of the piece.
Size: 55 x 28 1/4 x 37 in.
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