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Very Large Shirazi Dowry Chest
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Very Large Shirazi Dowry Chest

19th century
Description

Very large and impressive teak Shirazi dowry chest.

This outstanding chest is beautifully decorative with finely tooled brass foliate openwork and stud detailing to all sides including the back, the lid with large ornate brass strap hinges opening to interior with fitted box, three drawers to the base, ornate carrying handles to each side and raised on substantial ornate feet.

These richly decorated marriage chests ( made in India with Persian influenced style ) were to show off the family's wealth, the remnants of red paint a symbol of celebration & fertility .

With marks / scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use, overall this fabulous chest is in very good condition and is not done justice by the photographs, it is extremely solidly constructed and immensely heavy !.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

height 37" 94 cm

length 65.5" 166 cm

depth 32.5" 83 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
166cm (65.35")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA991211
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3437
Description
Very large and impressive teak Shirazi dowry chest.

This outstanding chest is beautifully decorative with finely tooled brass foliate openwork and stud detailing to all sides including the back, the lid with large ornate brass strap hinges opening to interior with fitted box, three drawers to the base, ornate carrying handles to each side and raised on substantial ornate feet.

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These richly decorated marriage chests ( made in India with Persian influenced style ) were to show off the family's wealth, the remnants of red paint a symbol of celebration & fertility.
Athey Antiques

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fig 1. Very large Shirazi Dowry chest
fig 1. Very Large Shirazi Dowry Chest

With marks / scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use, overall this fabulous chest is in very good condition and is not done justice by the photographs, it is extremely solidly constructed and immensely heavy !.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

height 37" 94 cm

length 65.5" 166 cm

depth 32.5" 83 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
166cm (65.35")
Depth
83cm (32.68")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA991211
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3437
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 125
Items Sold 2,086
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Very large Shirazi Dowry chest
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