Brass & Iron Indian Pithara Dowry Chest On Wheels - 19th Century Dowry Chest Each culture has an adopted

Each culture has an adopted home of Guanyin with pilgrimages in China

They make very interesting & decorative garden gates

Walnut pieces in Shanxi province were often reserved for the most important citizens

it became closely associated with scholars

Brass & Iron Indian Pithara Dowry Chest On Wheels - 19th Century Dowry Chest Each culture has an adoptedThis Indian pithara dowry Chest, dating back to the 19th century, features a combination of wood, brass and iron in its construction. Originally built with wheels for easy transportation, this teak dowry chest offers ample storage and is ideal for larger spaces. This style of pithara is from a Kathi home in Saurashtra which is in Gujarat, and was known in the local dialect as a pataro. The Kathi were a ruling caste in Saurashtra and these chests would