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69 x 10 x 154 (w x d x h cms)
43 x 14 x 17
Two opposing dragons support a vase of The Seven Gems inside a central cartouche
Made as is the tradition with a mixture of seven metals
The chip carving and top lintel is classic of the style of Gujarat and the door is fitted with brass handles and lock
Small Brass & Rosewood 'Malabar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Origin - Persia 69 x 10 x 154This 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 &
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