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Condition: Age-related wear and small dents
The chip carving and top lintel is classic of the style of Gujarat and the door is fitted with brass handles and lock
Two opposing dragons support a vase of The Seven Gems inside a central cartouche
hand-forged ring detail
practical and full of character
Small Brass & Rosewood 'Malabar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Origin - Persia Condition: Age-related wear and smallThis beautifully carved Indian chest is known as a Malabar chest and dates to the middle of the 19th century. It is made from solid rosewood and bound with brass. This is a rather small example suggesting it was made for use as a merchants lockbox. Perhaps a sea captain. The larger chests were used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cotton, and gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar &
