Brass Bound Rosewood Box From Kutch - 19th Century Material - Porcelain Dog gates were used in

Dog gates were used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati havelis to keep animals out

This piece dates to the Edo period (1603 - 1867AD) before Japan opened up to the world

but examples made in walnut is also found in North China

Hibachi's were multi purpose items originally found in the homes of the wealthier classes in Japanese society but gradually became more widespread in later dates

Brass Bound Rosewood Box From Kutch - 19th Century Material - Porcelain Dog gates were used inThis charmingly decorated jewellery box still has some of the original painted mica panels. The naive style depicts a range of characters and floral designs on natural earthen coloured fields It is missing a few decorations on the lid, but its amazing that such delicate work has survived over the years A very rare piece that would delight a collector of Indian antiques, it comes from The Rann of Kutch and dates from the 19th century. Chests and boxes