Description

Width: 75cm

Depth: 35.5cm

Height: 55.5cm

An exquisite early 20th-century Oriental bridal dowry chest, richly hand carved and painted in striking hues of deep red, black, and gold.

This beautifully preserved piece dates to around 1900 and would have originally served as a ceremonial chest to hold a bride’s trousseau.

Decorated in traditional scrollwork and stylised floral motifs, the front panel features a captivating band of deeply carved foliage picked out in warm gilt tones.

The chest is crafted from solid wood with turned finials and pierced end supports, adding a majestic air of formality to its functional design.

The hand-painted and hand-tooled craftsmanship remains wonderfully intact, with only gentle wear from age that enhances its rustic appeal.

Ideal as a dramatic storage bench or decorative centrepiece in an eclectic or bohemian interior, this piece tells a story steeped in cultural history and skilled artisanry.