Glazed Teak Indian Book Cabinet - 19th Century Period - Edo This antique Indian military chest

This antique Indian military chest dates to the 19th century and is the perfect size for a coffee table

5 x 221 (wxdxh cms with frame)

This bronze Buddha is in the pose of Dhyana mudra and seated on a lotus throne

surrounded by attendant figures

offering strength and durability for everyday use

Glazed Teak Indian Book Cabinet - 19th Century Period - Edo This antique Indian military chestThis elegant 19th century glazed book cabinet dates from the British Raj period and was likely crafted in Gujarat, northern India. Constructed from richly figured teak, it embodies the restrained practicality and enduring quality associated with colonial administrative furniture. Cabinets of this type were commonly found in government offices, libraries, and civil service buildings, where they were used to store books, ledgers, and important documents