Name: Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: A01323
Price: 1450.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Corner Detail From Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Angled View Of Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Open Lid View Of Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Lath Detail From Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Drawer Detail From Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Handle Detail From Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Candle Box Detail From Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Studs Detail From Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Reverse Of Antique Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest From Kutch - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

SKU: A01323

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This Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a 'Zanzibar chest'. These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay.

The chest is decorated with brass studs and corners. It has brass lifting handles on the sides. As a trading chest, this piece has had a tough life and has had various repairs during its lifetime. It has retained its interior candle box.

Dimensions:

84 x 38 x 41 (wxdxh cms)

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