Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji 225 x 270 cm

225 x 270 cm

These caskets would have been used daily by families for keeping cash and valuables

5 x H52 cm

hand-painted spotting and simplified form favour energy and movement over realism

a stunning piece of outdoor furniture designed to provide both comfort and stability

Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji 225 x 270 cmThis painted chest is from Nagaur, Northern India. Nagaur is one of the four Rajput schools in the area known as Marwar and is well reputed for its beautiful style of painting. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India and were usually made from teak, rosewood, or jackfruit wood. They were used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry and cash. The trunk has