Antique Indian Teak Marriage Chest with Metal Embossing

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An antique Indian teak marriage chest the chest is decorated with embossed metal strapping and panels, lift up lid domed shape top, with wrought iron latch and hinges. Note: These chests were designed to be transportable having carriage style bases with wheels. Height 92 cm. Width 128 cm. Depth 72 cm

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Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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