Brass Studded Rosewood Bombay Chest - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 23 x 23 x 29

23 x 23 x 29 (wxdxh cms)

while subtle variations in tone add depth and warmth

5 x H36 cm

Distressed painted finish

and the Wheel of Dharma representing prosperity and long life

Brass Studded Rosewood Bombay Chest - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 23 x 23 x 29This studded antique Indian chest is made from luscious rosewood. This style of Zanzibar chest is known as a Bombay chest, or a 'category 3 shisham chest' in S Unwin's seminal book. These chests were made South of Bombay. This one is larger than most chests of this style and has bum feet. You can see parallels with the Indo Portuguese and Portuguese Brazilian furniture of earlier periods. A clear influence in style from the British occupation in India