Brass Studded Teak Zanzibar Chest From Surat - 19th Century Lassi Cup and historic rulers in glowing

and historic rulers in glowing

and patina consistent with age and outdoor use

This wonderfully patinated carved teak mirror is made from an old window frame with traces of the original finish

ready for display

60 x 60 x 69 (w x d x h cms)

Brass Studded Teak Zanzibar Chest From Surat - 19th Century Lassi Cup and historic rulers in glowingThis beautiful Indian 'Zanzibar' chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a Surat style 'Zanzibar chest'. Made from solid teak wood and clad in brass. These chests were made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as dhow trade chests on ships for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay hence these chests being found across much of the