Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) creating the unique patchwork appearance

creating the unique patchwork appearance for which antique Kadais are renowned

Ancestor figures were cherished and honoured daily with an offering of incense

Kantha patchwork bedspread made from silk patola saris with a cotton backing

and the mirror itself sits in a classic Mughal arch and pillars

The top panel has a classic Indian jali design with Mughal mihrab arch framing the main body of the mirror

Brass Bound Mandalay Dowry Box - 19th Century Material - Elm (Reclaimed) creating the unique patchwork appearanceAn exceptional 19th century Anglo Burmese military chest, richly crafted from solid teak and intricately inlaid with etched brass wire decoration throughout. Combining practicality with extraordinary craftsmanship, this rare campaign chest retains its original brass fittings, carrying handles and decorative mounts, all beautifully aged alongside the deep patina of the teak. Traditionally commissioned by officers of the British Indian Army, Anglo