Studded Shisham Zanzibar Chest - 19th Century Opera Chests Made using old elm

Made using old elm

Perfect to create a cosy atmosphere in your home

It is made from Roheda wood and dates to the 19th century

The interior contains three carved compartments

This beautifully carved teak window frame has been thoughtfully transformed into a striking mirror

Studded Shisham Zanzibar Chest - 19th Century Opera Chests Made using old elmThis Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and can be defined as a Shisham style Zanzibar chest (according to writer Sheila Unwin). These chests were made in Gujarat & Bombay and then later decorated with brass studs. Shisham chests are made from a variety of woods this one being rosewood (dalbergia spp.). The decoration here depicts stylised rosewater sprinklers, often seen on Zanzibar chests. Zanzibar chests were used as dhow trade chests