Brass Bound Rosewood Document Box From Lucknow - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests Tribal Snake Necklace From Rajasthan

Tribal Snake Necklace From Rajasthan

5 x H17 cm

21 x 10 x 32 (wxdxh cms)

After Ando Hiroshige A woodblock from the series Fifty Three Station of the Tokaido

This exact chest is featured in 'Tibetan Furniture: Identifying

Brass Bound Rosewood Document Box From Lucknow - 19th Century Iron Bound Chests Tribal Snake Necklace From RajasthanThis charming antique Indian document box originates from Lucknow, India. Crafted from solid rosewood with delicately recessed brass it has both a beautiful grain and patina. The top section has a removable separator while the bottom drawer slides out using a locking mechanism in the top section of the box interior. This would have been used to keep valuables safe. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting