Brass Bound Teak Military Chest From Rajasthan -19thC Bucket Materials: Teak and Iron

Materials: Teak and Iron

Made from riveted iron from Punjab

Dimensions: Flower Vase: W8

Snow lions symbolised power

This elegant blue and white temple jar is hand-crafted and hand-painted in Jingdezhen

Brass Bound Teak Military Chest From Rajasthan -19thC Bucket Materials: Teak and IronThese Anglo Indian Military chests were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. As they had to with stand a lot of punishment in transit, they were exceptionally well made. Constructed from Teak, Rosewood or Jackfruit wood they were made to order by skilled carpenters. Depending on rank, these were re enforced with corners of brass or iron. They were used for storing valuables