• Gorgeous antique decorative floral brass accents carved pitara dowry chest.

• Dowry chest,Richly decorated wooden chest in which the daughter's dowry was kept.The tradition of keeping a hope chest is one that has its roots in the past, but has evolved over the years.

• The chest is filled up over the years with items of different meaning to the young woman, along with the hope to someday be married. Preparing a hope chest is a highly individual process that draws on old Indian traditions .

• The individuality of the chest bespeaks the character and stature of the family.This beautiful pitara box from India.

• Exterior Dimensions :55"x42"x25"

Beautiful antique finish pitara storage box with wheel from India.The chest is an old original dowry chest from Jaipur and is about 50-100 years old. Completely handcrafted the made from teak and is in very good condition. The brass ornamentation of chakras symbolizes positive energy flow and the iron straps add strength to the wood as well as ground you to earth.