Indian Green Painted Wheeled Chest – 18th Century shawl Tibetan Altar Cabinet With Original

Tibetan Altar Cabinet With Original Painting - circa 1920

working beautifully in both traditional and contemporary interiors

In Shanxi furniture of this type

bedroom or smaller interior space

69 x 4 x 125 (wxdxh cms)

Indian Green Painted Wheeled Chest – 18th Century shawl Tibetan Altar Cabinet With OriginalThis 18th century rosewood chest from Gujarat was built to withstand constant travel and heavy loads. Painted a mottled green blue and on old wheels, it is clad with iron strapping, hand forged lock plates and has developed a beautiful, naturally aged patina over centuries of use. It is constructed from solid rosewood. These chests were used to carry valuable household possessions or trade goods. The simple forged side handles made it easier to