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This 1920s – 1940s antique/vintage dowry chest was rescued from from Pakistan’s Swat Valley region, and it is GORGEOUS, accentuated by 100% hand-carved tool marks and aged hand-hewn and aged oxidated wood dripping in the warm charm of naturally dried patina. This chest is similar, yet distinctly different, to the traditional chests of the North African Moroccan Berber Sanduk chests.
As a Dowry chest, these would be used in that culture for storing items such as jewelry, clothing, linens, cosmetics, personal valuables and/or dowry items. The circular hole would be for ventilation for storing items that need airflow), inserting coins/notes and other dowry items.
There is not an inch of the front or top or sides that is not heavily decorated, if not from the intricate hand carved details and scroll work from the decorated edges to the finials at the top, then the hallmark of a man who made this carefully using hand tools as every detail and space reflects. This stunning piece of rural Pakistani culture is held together through traditional peg joinery rather than modern nails.
This is a strong piece of authentic culture excellent for boho, tribal, or rustic decor.
24″ Wide x 16″ Deep x 27″ High
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