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Antique Carved Cedar Dowry Chest from the Swat Valley, Hindu-kush
Hand of Glory
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Antique Carved Cedar Dowry Chest from the Swat Valley, Hindu-kush

19th century
Description

A 19th century Dowry Chest from the Dir or Swat Valley regions of the Hindu-Kush in Pakistan, the chest made of Himalayan Cedar and of jointed construction, with four finials to the rectangular top, the panelled front carved with geometric motifs of Persian influence, the right hand side sliding open to access the interior and raised on four tall spade feet.

In good sturdy and original, condition overall with good patination. Minor historic worm to right back foot.

103cm high max including the finials.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA770740
Description
A 19th century Dowry Chest from the Dir or Swat Valley regions of the Hindu-Kush in Pakistan, the chest made of Himalayan Cedar and of jointed construction, with four finials to the rectangular top, the panelled front carved with geometric motifs of Persian influence, the right hand side sliding open to access the interior and raised on four tall spade feet.

In good sturdy and original, condition overall with good patination. Minor historic worm to right back foot.

103cm high max including the finials.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
93cm (36.61")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA770740
Hand of Glory
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United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Antique carved cedar Dowry chest from the Swat Valley, Hindu-Kush
Antique carved cedar Dowry chest from the Swat Valley, Hindu-Kush
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