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Talipun Bride Price from Papua New Guinea
Located in Seattle, WA
, polychrome pigments and feathers. Similar to a dowry, a bride price is an amount of wealth paid by a man to
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Vintage Dowry
Materials
Shell, Feathers
1960s Chair from Teak Wood with Pierre Frey Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
embroidered pieces of cloth made in the region of Central Asia. They are an important part of a girl’s dowry
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dowry
Materials
Teak
Vintage Uzbek Embroidery or "Suzani, " Central Asia, circa 1960s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
dowry offerings upon the betrothal of a young woman.
It consists of cotton embroidery on a cotton
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Uzbek Embroidery or "Suzani", Central Asia, circa 1960s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
dowry offerings upon the betrothal of a young woman.
It consists of dyed cotton embroidery on a
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Uzbek Embroidery or "Suzani", Central Asia, circa 1960s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
type were traditionally made to be decorative hangings in their homes, and occasionally made as dowry
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Uzbek Embroidery or "Suzani", Central Asia, circa 1960s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
dowry offerings upon the betrothal of a young woman.
It consists of dyed cotton thread embroidery on
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Uzbek Embroidery or "Suzani", Central Asia, circa 1960s
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
type were traditionally made to be decorative hangings in their homes and occasionally made as dowry
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid 20th Century Small Moroccan Jewelry Chest - Repurposed Bone, Copper, Leather
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This vintage Moroccan chest was once used as a dowry gift, filled with jewelry and fine fabrics and
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Copper
Small Chair with Curved Swan Necks, 20th Century Empire Style
By Momiq Design
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
part of a girl's dowry and are also used for decorative purposes in Central Asian households. The
Category
20th Century Dutch Empire Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Uzbek Embroidery Wall Hanging/Bed Cover, Central Asia
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
years in spite of the obvious distractions of the 21st century.
Some used to be made as dowry
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Storage Chest, Carved Bone, Silver Repousse, Tuareg Leather
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This vintage Moroccan chest, called a sandok, was once used as a dowry gift, filled with jewelry
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Vintage Dowry
Materials
Silver
Bergama Dowry "Jijim"
Located in New York, NY
Rug dealers use the term "dowry piece" all the time, but this one really is the kind of weaving
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brocade, Wool
$2,950
Tibetan Dowry Cabinet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand-painted in front.
Very
Category
20th Century Tibetan Bohemian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Pine, Wood
$3,500
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest
Located in Astoria, NY
Indian Damachiya Dowry Chest, Rajasthan, circa 1900, with finial headed rectangular top above two
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wood
Tibetan Dowry Hand Painted Cabinet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Tibetan dowry chest cabinet, polychrome floral designs hand painted in front.
Very
Category
20th Century Tibetan Bohemian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wood, Pine
Pair of Inlaid Wedding Dowry Chests
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An unusual pair of inlaid dowry or wedding chests. Beautiful inlay of different color glass
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Dowry
Materials
Glass, Wood
$1,600 / set
Hope Chest, Dowry Chest dated 1869
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Older style chest (1780-1820) that was repainted in 1869 to celebrate a wedding. Decorated with a symbolic "Tree of Life" to bring good fortune and fertility.
Category
20th Century Latvian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Pine
Bone and Silver Dowry Trunk, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
copper
Originally used as a dowry trunk
From the High Atlas region.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brass, Copper
Carved Pennsylvania Dutch Dowry Box on Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Carved wood Pennsylvania Dutch dowry chest and matching stand. Chest has domed hinged lid and
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1950s American Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wood
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Leather Clad Large Dowry Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan dowry trunk with an angular dome top, the wood has been covered in leather on all
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Dowry
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique English Tufted Leather Storage Chest or Dowry
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique English tufted leather storage chest or dowry. Supported by bun feet on a mahogany apron is
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Mid-20th Century Georgian Vintage Dowry
A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay
metal studs.
Located in New York, NY
A west Java Dowry Chest with inlay & metal studs.
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20th Century Javanese Vintage Dowry
Materials
Metal
Pieced Bone and Silver Patterned Dowry Trunk, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
used as a dowry trunk
From the High Atlas region.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Dowry
Materials
Silver
Pieced Bone and Silver Patterned Dowry Trunk, Morocco, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
the front and handles on the sides.
Originally used as a dowry trunk
From the High Atlas region.
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Vintage Dowry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Lexington Bob Timberlake Cherry Paneled Dowry Trunk Blanket Chest 36"
By Lexington Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lexington Furniture Bob Timberlake Cherry Dowry Trunk #833-949
Dimensions:
36" x 20" x 21
Category
20th Century Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cherry
Continental Leather Dowry or Document Box on Mahogany Stand, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Continental dowry or document box offers leather covering with gilt banding with central
Category
20th Century European Vintage Dowry
Materials
Metal
Persian Carved Mahogany and Damscene Four-Drawer Dowry Chest, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Persian dowry chest offers mahogany construction with scroll and foliate Damascene brass
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20th Century Syrian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brass
1980s Pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture
By Monarch Furniture, Century Furniture
Located in Hartville, OH
Extraordinary pair of Vintage Dowry Chests by Monarch for Century Furniture. Excellent vintage
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1980s American Beaux Arts Vintage Dowry
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Anglo-Indian Dowry Chair: Regal Silvered Elegance w Rams
Heads
Leopard Seat
Located in New York, NY
(2 Available)
This exceptional Anglo-Indian silvered Dowry Chair is a remarkable piece of furniture
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Tin
Chinese Export Dowry Box / Trunk On Stand Or Coffee Table Depicting Horses.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Chinese Export style dowry trunk on ebonized base. It is beautifully painted and depicts
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brass
Antique Ersari Turkmen Dip Khali Dowry Rug Of Small Size, Circa 1900
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
Antique Ersari Turkmen rug of excellent design and colour, fine weave and small size; the rug is of a soft red colour with a superb green used through out This small size of rug is k...
Category
20th Century Turkmen Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wool
1920s Asian Dowry, Blanket or Storage Chest, Bronze Decorated J. L. George
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s Century Asian Dowry, blanket or storage chest. Bronze decorated having strong bronze hinges
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rams Head Metal Wrapped Anglo Indian Regency Style Dowry Wedding Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Desirable pair of vintage Anglo-Indian dowry side chairs with ram's head accents. These wonderful
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1970s Indian Regency Vintage Dowry
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mid Century Korean Pine Tansu Dowry Silver Chest Buffet Server Cabinet Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-century Korean pine brass mounted silverware chest, sideboard / tansu. Featuring profuse engraved brass butterfly and medallion mounts, two blind doors revealing eight fitted int...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Anglo-Indian Silver Clad Dowry Wedding Chairs with Ram
s Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of midcentury Anglo-Indian dowry side chairs with ram's head accents. These beautiful
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1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Metal
Handmade 1960s Black Red Brown Striped Wool Rug Throw Geometric Designs Vintage
Located in London, GB
girls, in preparation for their marriage dowry, produce a huge amount of textile products with the help
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1960s Greek Folk Art Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1942
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be
Category
1940s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Dowry
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Wedding Chest, circa 1940
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be
Category
1940s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Dowry
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Wedding Chest, Anno 1960
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
are traditional with images of flowers and tulips. The chest was part of a dowry package and would be
Category
1960s Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Dowry
Materials
Pine
Bergama "Jijim"
Located in New York, NY
A real dowry rug, and a very fine one. Not easy to find anymore.
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brocade, Wool, Cotton
$2,450
Striking Graphic Ottoman Upholstered in Vintage Suzani Wedding Cloth
Located in Hopewell, NJ
that's an antique central Asian dowry cloth, handmade in black, white, and two shades of orange/red.
Category
1970s American Vintage Dowry
Materials
Fabric
Glam Pair of Anglo Indian Regency Style Rams Head Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very glam pair of vintage Anglo-Indian dowry side chairs with fabulous ram's heads and wooden
Category
1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Metal
Vintage Indian Damchiya
Located in Chicago, IL
Traditionally used to store bridal dowries, this impressive wedding chest makes for an excellent
Category
20th Century Indian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wood
$8,800
Indian Rose Diamond Bangle
Located in New York, NY
& symmetrically cut Rose Diamonds. Probably dowry Jewelery - in a western taste.
Opens with a reverse screw for
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Diamond, 22k Gold
$12,500
Vintage Regency Ram’s Head Anglo Indian Wedding Chair, Set of Six
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
metal with polished rams heads at the ends. The iconic Dowry wedding chair. The cushions are included
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Dowry
Materials
Silver
Vintage Nomadic Tablecloth Carpet from Private Collection
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
with very fine workmanship.
It was in the dowry of a nomadic bride. It is a robust and pleasant product.
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wool
Vintage Folk Art Painted Trunk/Chest Early Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
traditionally as a marriage dowry piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vintage Dowry
Materials
Pine, Paint
Turkish Kars Area Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
the rug could have been given as a dowry gift.
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20th Century Turkish Rancho Monterey Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wool
Korean Wedding Chest with Three Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
blankets, garments, and other gifts that would be presented to the newlyweds as part of the dowry. It has a
Category
20th Century Korean Vintage Dowry
Materials
Metal
Brass Studded Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
ring pulls. Fashioned after an African zanzibar strongbox chest, or dowry trunk this labor intensive
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Dowry
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
Category
1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
Category
1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
Category
1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Central Asian Pastel Silk Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. The pastel shades
Category
1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry
Materials
Cotton, Silk
White Inlay Moorish Moroccan Nightstands a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic designs.
Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, sides are also inlay with Moorish designs
Category
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Dowry
Materials
Wood, Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
$15,000 / set
Syrian White Mother of Pearl Inlay Wedding Dresser
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. Dowry chest of drawers heavily inlaid in front, the sides are also inlaid with Moroccan camel bone
Category
20th Century Syrian Moorish Vintage Dowry
Materials
Marble
White Syrian Wedding Chest of Drawers Inlay with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
inlay with mother-of-pearl, shell and bone. Moorish arches and intricate Islamic designs.
Dowry chest
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Dowry
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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Vintage Dowry For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage dowry available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and silk, every vintage dowry was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage dowry — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage dowry bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage dowry over the years, but those crafted by Simeona Leona are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Dowry?
Prices for a vintage dowry start at $375 and top out at $3,875 with the average selling for $850.
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