Painted Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 18th Century Material - Zelkova Wood The interior opens to a

The interior opens to a spacious single compartment with a sturdy chain support that prevents the lid from overextending — a thoughtful detail typical of well-made military chests of the period

Origin: Rajasthan & Gujarat

Buddha is depicted here in the traditional Mandalay buddha form standing in samabhanga posture with his left hand holding his robe and his right hand forming the vitarka mudra whilst holding the fruit of the myrobalan

Dimensions: Width 92 x Depth 41 x Height 109 cm

This gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market and was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty

Painted Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 18th Century Material - Zelkova Wood The interior opens to aThis iron bound chest is from Gujarat and dates to the 18th century. It is constructed from teak wood. Most likely it was custom made for a wealthy family to stash away dowry, family treasures, or cash from the prying eyes of extended family members. Its layers of various coloured old paint give it a 'distressed' finish. A sturdy iron chain prevents the lid from falling fully open. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of