Rare early 19th century Indian rosewood dowery box from the Malabar Coast. The top is carved out of one solid block of rosewood.
It retains all of its original solid cast brass fittings. There are some age cracks in the lid, a few missing molding tacks and a break at the top of the lock face. It measures 13.25 inches wide by 10.25 inches deep by 9 inches high.
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The item "Rare early 19th c Indian rosewood dowery box from the Malabar Coast authentic" is in sale since Tuesday, April 21, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Woodenware\Boxes". The seller is "oneofakind" and is located in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.