Lot # 56 - Indian Mughal Polychrome Wedding Dowry Box

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Woodinville pickup Fri or Sat, Oct 10 or 11, 9 am to 1 pm
Start Date/Time: 01-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 08-Oct-2025 7:55:00 PM
Current bid:

$126.00

Highest bidder:

RSN

Auction has ended

Description :

A striking example of Mughal-inspired artistry, this late 19th-century Indian dowry box features hand-painted polychrome panels depicting floral motifs and traditional figural scenes. Crafted from hardwood—likely teak or rosewood—the box was designed to hold bridal gifts such as textiles, jewelry, and heirlooms. The hinged lid, metal hardware, and raised feet reflect both function and ornamentation, while the richly layered paintwork evokes the miniature painting traditions of Mughal and Rajput styles.

This piece embodies the ceremonial elegance of Indian wedding customs and offers a tactile connection to heritage and craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors of South Asian decorative arts or those curating legacy-rich interiors.

Antique condition (see pictures).  


Dimensions : 15.5 in W x 9 in H x 12.5 in D

Auction History

Highest bidder is RSN

Date Bid User
08-Oct-2025 7:43:09 PM $126.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 7:42:20 PM $121.00 Crittermistress
08-Oct-2025 7:42:08 PM $116.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 7:42:08 PM $111.00 Crittermistress
08-Oct-2025 10:35:24 AM $101.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 10:35:11 AM $100.00 CFT206
08-Oct-2025 10:35:11 AM $100.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 10:34:59 AM $76.00 CFT206
08-Oct-2025 10:34:59 AM $75.00 RSN
08-Oct-2025 10:34:50 AM $71.00 CFT206
08-Oct-2025 10:34:50 AM $70.00 RSN
06-Oct-2025 2:16:16 PM $68.00 CFT206
06-Oct-2025 2:15:50 PM $61.00 Laylaval
06-Oct-2025 2:15:50 PM $60.00 CFT206
06-Oct-2025 2:15:44 PM $41.00 Laylaval
06-Oct-2025 2:15:44 PM $40.00 CFT206
06-Oct-2025 12:29:15 PM $11.00 Laylaval
04-Oct-2025 7:02:32 PM $5.00 CFT206

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