Antique India Folk Art Wood Blanket Chest / Marriage Box Trunk Hand Painted

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Antique India Folk Art Wood Blanket Chest / Marriage Box Trunk Hand Painted :
$255.00

Hi, for sale an antique wood / chest (circa 1800s / early 1900) marriage box / blanket chest. I am not positive of the boxes origin but I believe this is Folk Art. There are hand painted tulips on the edges and hand painted white flowers.
The measurements are 17 inches wide or long, 9 1/2 inches in height, and 7 1/2 inches deep. The chest / Box weighs 11 pounds.
It does have wear which is to be expected for it\'s age, the paint on the flowers have faded in some places, there are a few cracks on the wood, one is on the bottom (does not go all the way through,) and one is on the inside of the lid. Wood shrinks with age and cracks are normal. There are a few places where wood has chipped off (one on the foot), the lock is missing and there is a heavy patina especially the places that would get the most use (by the handles.) The front side has a darker patina (see 2nd picture) than the back side, it was probably sitting up against a wall and was covered on the top. The feet did have felt pads at one time. The rivets (or nails) are old type nails. It is made very well, it is very heavy and sturdy and it closes fine. It is a very beautiful piece whatever its origin is and the paint job is intricate and looks like it was very time consuming.
Please email with any questions I will be glad to help.
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