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Indian Dowry Box

19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century small Indian dowry box on wheels with fitted compartments. The door at the top that
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Antique 1890s Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
H 10 in W 16.5 in D 8 in
Late 18th Century Lacquered Teak with Decorative Brass Indian Dowry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
This beautiful late 18th century marriage dowry box is an exquisite example of Indian craftsmanship
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Superb Large Antique South Indian dowry box Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
A Superb Large Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box This Fine example shows a vast amount of
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Antique 1880s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bronze

Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antiue Indian wooden dowry box used by a merchant, with geometric design. Charming us with its
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Large Jewelry Dowry Box Lacquered Teak and Brass India 1900
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India. Indian Dowry Box in Lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Ethnic Indian Decorative Jewelry Box with Brass, Kerala Nettur Petti
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India. This Teak Indian Dowry Box is
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Antique 1890s Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Rajasthani Indian Hand Painted Wood Jewelry Dowry Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rajasthani Indian vaulted dowry jewelry box, hand painted with Indian lovers enjoying each
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20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest with carved patterns would be
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Located in San Mateo, CA
Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
H 8 in W 22.25 in D 12.13 in
Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts
Located in London, GB
Superb Antique South Indian Kerala dowry box Interior Design Antiques Gifts A Superb large 19th
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Antique 1880s Indian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Wood

Antique Asian Ornate Craved Wood Damchiya Dowry Box
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Antique Indian Damchiya with extensively carved wood. The traditional box was used as a dowry for
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian British Colonial Cupboards

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Hardwood

19th Century India Iron-Bound Hardwood Dowry Chest
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
raised on four square feet. This iron-bound box originates in the Northern Indian state Rajasthan
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse w...
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Tin, Copper, Brass

Handmade Wooden Box with Inner Tray and Secret Drawer c.1880-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A late 19th/early 20th century handmade wooden box with inner removable tray and secret drawer. Solidly constructed with dovetail joints. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MA...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Spanish Arab Style Copper Two-Handled Jug with Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Islamic Urns

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Antique Japanese Taisho Era c1920's Mulberry Wood Haribako Sewing Tansu 11.5"
Located in Portland, OR
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Walnut Machinist's Factory Tool Box c.1940-FREE SHIPPING
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Felt, Wood

American Walnut Hinged Sugar Chest on Stand with Exposed Dovetails TN / KY 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Decorative Boxes

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Walnut, Poplar, Wood

Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid 19th century handmade wooden lock box with original key and pull out inner compartment. Signed inside "this Box was maid by J. W. Harrison 1863 / Second lock / on the Le...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
H 5.75 in W 11.5 in D 6.25 in
Petite Antique French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket
Located in Forney, TX
A fine diminutive French Neoclassical ormolu gilded metal jewelry casket. Born around the turn of the 18th/19th century, the exceptionally executed petite masterpiece features a ...
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Ormolu

Colonial Islamic Arabian Market Jewelry Box, 18th Century, India/Malabar Coast
Located in Amsterdam, NL
AN INDIAN ROSEWOOD AND EBONY BRASS MOUNTED BOX FOR THE ISLAMIC MARKET Malabar Coast, 18th century With a large drawer with several compartments under a lid with two com...
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Antique 18th Century Indian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique Korean Coin Chest
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Charming antique coin box. From the Joseon Dynasty period. Chest is made from hardwood with dovetail joinery. Has heavy patina and shows it’s age very well. Has aged with grace. Hi...
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Antique 19th Century Korean Chinese Export Trunks and Luggage

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Brass

Antique Korean Coin Chest
Antique Korean Coin Chest
H 14.5 in W 34 in D 15.5 in
Antique Japanese Carved Bone Letter Opener in the Form Tanto Dagger & Scabbard
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning antique Japanese hand carved bone letter opener in the form of a Tanto dagger and scabbard. Features traditional scenery, great for collectors of hand crafted works of art f...
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Bone

Indian India South East Asian Erotic Heavy Bronze Kama Sutra Figures Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
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Bronze

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this English Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann. The Writing box of slim rectangul...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fine German 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Potpourri Urn Vase
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine German 19th century porcelain and gilt-bronze mounted Potpourri Urn-Vase with Lid, attributed to Meissen. The ovoid white porcelain urn, decorated on all sides and lid wi...
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Ormolu, Bronze

American Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive early Federal Queen Anne Curly Maple Drop leaf table with a great aged color and patina on an older refinished surface. Looks to possibly be a very early marriage ...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Maple

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Fine Old South Indian Turned Wood Marriage Dowry Box
Located in London, GB
Fine old south Indian turned wood marriage dowry box with brass-mounts Made from teak with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Lacquer

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Wood

Antique Indian Red Lacquered Dowry Box from Rajasthan with Pierced Brass Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian red lacquered dowry box from Rajasthan, with pierced brass motifs. Born in the
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Early 20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Kerala Ethnic Indian Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Mounting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is an original and decorative 19th or early 20th century Indian jewelry or dowry chest. It is
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Indian Mughal Polychrome Wood Panel Wedding Box Chest 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Beautiful antique hand painted Indian Mughal wedding / dowry / marriage box / keepsake storage
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood, Paint

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Box.
Located in Middleburg, VA
18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Large Indian Dowry Box with Ornate Brass Hinges and Paint Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Indian Dowry box in orange paint with beautiful hand painted details and decorations
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique 19th Century Damchiya, Indian Dowry Chest
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique 19th century Damchiya dowry chest, from Rajasthan, India. At 52.25" wide, 29.75" deep, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Rajasthani Hand-Painted Large Jewelry Dowry Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand painted Rajasthani large decorative coffer trunk. Rajasthani Indian hand painted jewelry dowry
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Antique Indian Kerala Dowry Box, Malabar, Northern Kerala
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian Kerala dowry box, Malabar, Northern Kerala (formerly Madras province of British
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Beautiful 19th Century South Indian "Malabar" Marriage Dowry Box
Located in London, GB
Beautiful 19th century South Indian "Malabar" brass-mounted lacquered marriage dowry box. Made from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Lacquer

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Wood

A fine early 19th century needlework picture of Claremont House, Surrey
Located in Sundridge, GB
man of many talents. This "very small box", as he described it, stood on the level ground in front of
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Indian Dowry Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Indian dowry box for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every Indian dowry box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Indian dowry box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An Indian dowry box, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Indian Dowry Box?

Prices for an Indian dowry box start at $485 and top out at $10,400 with the average selling for $2,400.
Questions About Indian Dowry Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.