Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Architectural Doors and are set against a

and are set against a rich rust orange background

the Ushnisha (finnial) is broken

Finish: Verdigris green patina over cast iron

with subtle curves and natural wear that reflect decades of use

We've only seen a handful of pieces like this in our 45 years of travelling Asia

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Architectural Doors and are set against aThis 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