Damchiya wedding chest, North India, Rajasthan, 19th century Parallelepipedic wooden chest resting on four casters and presenting a slightly curved lid with hinges and a double hasp for metallic closure. Copper alloy leaf veneer with molded and chiseled decoration of rosettes, riders and animals (peacocks and elephants) separated by riveted metal bands forming a grid. Some plates with openwork floral decoration. 67 x 78 x 46.5 cm A Damchiya wedding chest, North India, Rajasthan, 19th century Some bent metal plates and traces of oxidation.