Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Lamp Niches 23 diam x 49 h

23 diam x 49 h cm approx

Ideal as a throw

and full of character

The underside has a silver double dorje design

It clearly shows western influences which were most likely from Portugal or England

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Lamp Niches 23 diam x 49 hThis 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