Damchiya Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Poplar This Japanese Isho-Dansu is unusual

This Japanese Isho-Dansu is unusual as it is rare to find red painted Japanese antique furniture

The intricate brushwork

This Korean morijang dates to circa 1900 and as with all Korean antique furniture is very lightweight with white brass decoration

The interior provides ample space for tableware

This compact Indian dowry chest is adorned with beautiful carvings

Damchiya Dowry Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Material - Poplar This Japanese Isho-Dansu is unusualThis compact Indian dowry chest is adorned with beautiful carvings, stylised horse heads and a patchwork of old paint and beautifully patinaed teak wood. The interior consists of a large open space and two drawers at the base add additional storage. Traditionally, the brides family had to offer gifts known as dowry to the bridegrooms family if they were to find a good husband for their daughter. Dowry was normally gold jewellery and silk saris, but