Antique Afghan Chest in Wood, 1930s

Description

Very rarely and unique antiquity eastern Dowry Chest of a wealthy Nomadic women to keeping her Dowry article.

The Dowry … more Very rarely and unique antiquity eastern Dowry Chest of a wealthy Nomadic women to keeping her Dowry article.

The Dowry Chest, also known as Hope Chest or Bride's Chest was and still is a traditional and functional component of Oriental culture. Originating from the , the most popular oriental dowry chests were filled with linens, jewellery, Copper and brass article, money, medicinal-herbs, clothing for future children, and even important documents noting marriages, births, and other family histories.

Origin: Nuristan Afghanistan
Material: cedar wood
Dimensions: Width about 130 cm - height about 125 cm - depth about 50 cm
Drawer inside dimensions: depth approx. 37 cm, width approx. 22 cm, height approx. 13 cm less