Iron Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Margin Scheme The composition presents the actor

The composition presents the actor Mimasu Gennosuke in the role of a wife (*nyōbō*)

It can be worn over a swimsuit as a sarong in the summer or as a refined finishing layer for evening wear

Though sometimes mistaken for a family crest (mon)

birds & figures

while also making an elegant decorative feature in both traditional and contemporary interiors

Iron Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Margin Scheme The composition presents the actorThis is an excellent example of a Kutchi chest from The Rann of Kutch on the west coast of India. Bound with brass and made from solid rosewood, it dates from the 18th century. The mix of styles found on this chest reflects the many influences exerted on India in the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. The brass corners are classic indicators of the Kutchi style. Many of these chests found their ways to the homes of wealthy Indian merchants in Gujarat where