{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-swat-valley-hand-carved-cedar-dowry-chest-tribal-box-table","title":"Antique 19th Century Swat Valley Hand-Carved Cedar Dowry Chest\/Tribal Box Table","description":"Introduce an extraordinary piece of history and primitive artistry to your interior space.  This is an authentic 19th-century hand-carved dowry chest (traditional bridal coffer) handcrafted in the historic Swat Valley region of the Himalayas (modern-day Pakistan\/Afghanistan border).  Carved from dense, aromatic Himalayan cedarwood, and features the classic hallmarks of historic tribal woodworking.  Constructed entirely using traditional mortise and tenon joinery (without nails) The four thick corner posts extend past the frame into hand-turned architectural finials and anchor down onto chunky block legs.  The front facade is heavily embellished with deeply incised, chip-carved geometric borders, traditional stylized floral rosettes, and cross-hatched details.  The unique compact dimensions make it perfect as a statement side table, entryway focal point, or eclectic chest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:  Good antique condition with beautiful, rich timeworn character.  The chest is structurally solid and sturdy.  Because this piece is an authentic primitive antiquity, it features natural weathering, minor wood shrinkage separations, expected surface cracks, and minor losses to the wood consistent with a century of tribal use and age.  The rich, dark aged patina is completely original and unrefined.  A wood piece was more recently added to the front of the chest for support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements:  27.25\"W x 17.75\"D x 22.25\"H (25\"H including finials).","brand":"AJB Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49016073027840,"sku":"FUR0707006","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/9947\/2896\/files\/blob_2b34d25f-75f6-4ec7-a6bb-86b77317985c.jpg?v=1784231719","url":"https:\/\/ajbcollection.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-swat-valley-hand-carved-cedar-dowry-chest-tribal-box-table","provider":"AJB Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}