Antique Wood and Brass studded Arab Dowry Chest - Kuwait/Omani/Mandoo/Surati
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This is a museum piece! Very old, original, Arab (wedding/dowry) chest _________________________________ __________________________________ This piece of furniture has been used in the Arab world for centuries and is known as a Kuwaiti, Surati, Arab or Omani chest. There are, or were said to be, three pieces of furniture in an Omani house: "The doors, the windows and an Omani chest", knows as the Omani Mandoos or Wedding Dowry Chest (hope chest) These chests are ornate works of art made of wood and brass, including studs and elaborate inlaid work. Because these homes traditionally had no wardrobes or built-in closets, the chest was of particular importance for storing goods and clothes. Even now, these chests are used for storage of valuables particularly the bridal chest which is often passed down from generation to generation and traces its roots to the late 17th or early 18th century! History Ships from Europe carried brass stud as ballast to and from India. Sailors would buy unadorned teak or rosewood and brass ware in India and make these chests on their voyages from Indian ports to the Persian Gulf. Brass adornment was usually a combination of thin brass plate and small upholstery sized studs though several larges studs would adorn the front and top. The front hasp would have a brass boxlock with a tuning fork style key. The
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