Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 Rag carpet Crafted with excellent attention to

Crafted with excellent attention to detail

58h x 37w x 20d

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Antique Swedish Oak Kista Dowry Chest c. 1841 Rag carpet Crafted with excellent attention toThis really great Swedish painted kista, or dowry chest, dates to 1841 and beautifully reflects the rich folk art traditions of rural Sweden. Traditionally given as a wedding gift, these chests were used to store linens and household goods, often decorated with symbolic motifs and personalized details. This example is especially interesting in that the original monogram and date were painted over and replaced with a new setpresumably when the chest