Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900
Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900
Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900
Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900
Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900
Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900

Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900

SKU: A02344 Circa 1900, from North India

Dimensions:
W62 x D40 x H44 cm
Quality:
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This rustic Indian chest is covered with a light blue paint finish. It dates to the end of the 19th century, circa 1900, and has a shabby chic look perfect to use as a coffee table. Constructed from teak wood.

Chests like this were €œcustom made€� by the head of the family, who commissioned a carpenter to make one to store valuables such as textiles, jewelry, dowry and cash. They were locked with strong padlocks for maximum security.

Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India

Dimensions:

62 x 40 x 44 (wxdxh cms)


From India

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