Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Throws It's a beautiful inception and

It's a beautiful inception and gracefully merges the Ming & Qing styles

These were originally used to keep fish in (usually carp)

Dimensions: W21 x D2 x H32 cm

reused 19th-century carved elements

The tail features carved geckos

Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Throws It's a beautiful inception andThis antique Indian brass bound chest dates to the 19th century. The style is from Gujarat in Northern India and would have been used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry & cash. There is also an interior box for storing candles which would have been valuable, especially in the darker times of the year. It is constructed from large planks of teak wood and has its original brass fittings and handles. The iron handles on the side are original