Turkmen Wedding Chest - Wood - Turkmenistan - 19th century

This antique Turkmen wedding chest (also known as a dowry chest or yurt chest) originates from the 19th-century nomadic traditions of Central Asia (the border region of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan). These chests were used to safely store textile dowries, valuable jewelry, clothing, and family treasures. Crafted from robust solid wood, the front displays the region's characteristic, highly detailed carving. The round, disc-like central elements frequently serve as protective symbols in folk art (acting as an eye to ward off evil). The geometric diamond patterns are deeply rooted in traditional Turkmen ornamental art. very good craftsmanship high-quality materials Made in Turkmenistan Condition & Size: This piece has been carefully cleaned. Its original condition has been preserved. Width: 135 cm Height: 102 cm Depth: 50 cm Please note that the delivery time for the furniture is 2-5 weeks. The shipping costs are specified as flat rates, and we still need to inquire about the shipping costs for each city or location after we received your order. We will inform you after the purchase whether we will refund overpaid shipping costs or if the shipment to your location requires additional shipping costs.

Estimate:$448.58

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