{"product_id":"chip-carved-teak-merchants-box-1","title":"Chip Carved Merchants Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovely chip-carved antique Indian box is from Northern Rajasthan and has the original ironwork. It is made from teak wood and dates to the 19th century. Beautifully bound in hand forged iron and brass this box features stylised lotuses chip carved into the lid. The lotus flower symbol is found throughout Asia symbolising fertility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese boxes were used in the old days by merchants and traders in the bazaars for storing their cash and ledgers. They were also used by Indian families for the dowry of their daughters, as a t\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erousseau\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis style of box is often decorated with chip carving that is almost identical to European chip carving, probably because of contact in ancient times with traders and armies traveling from the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally well made, these boxes make great keepsake or trinket boxes.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e You can store everything from TV remotes to knitting in them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis one has developed a wonderful patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550959460661,"sku":"A02742","price":265.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/antique_Indian_chip_carved_merchants_boxA02742.jpg?v=1789232623","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/chip-carved-teak-merchants-box-1","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}