Vintage Rajasthani Horse-on-Wheels Trinket Box, Brass and Copper Clad Carved Wood, 15 cm

A carved wooden horse on four wooden wheels, clad in embossed brass and copper panels pinned with hand-set tacks. The saddle and upper body form a hinged lid opening to a concealed compartment. Decorated with repeating floral-rosette bosses, triangular brass blinkers and browband, a brass hasp at the chest, and a brass lead chain.

Details:

• Origin: Rajasthan, North India

• Era: Vintage, mid-20th century or later

• Materials: Carved hardwood, embossed brass and copper cladding, brass fittings and chain

• Dimensions: 15 × 12 × 8 cm (5.9 × 4.7 × 3.1 in)

• Form: Horse on wheels, opens as a lidded box

Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate patina and wear. Lid opens and closes. Chain, bridle fittings and all four wheels present. Interior is a plain unlined compartment. Minor surface wear consistent with age.