Iron Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Origin - Laos Condition: Good antique condition with

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear and a rich

As Algernon died in 1835 of Yellow Fever

This roheda wood dowry chest is from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century

It is carved from a single piece of wood from the hollock tree (terminalia myriocarpa) also known as the East Indian almond tree

Similar examples can be found in Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in Secular and Religious Life by Kamansky (plate 39) and in The Rubin Museum (object # C2012

Iron Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Origin - Laos Condition: Good antique condition withThis is an excellent example of a Kutchi chest from The Rann of Kutch on the west coast of India. Bound with brass and made from solid rosewood, it dates from the 18th century. The mix of styles found on this chest reflects the many influences exerted on India in the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. The brass corners are classic indicators of the Kutchi style. Many of these chests found their ways to the homes of wealthy Indian merchants in Gujarat where