Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19thC gifts This is a lovely gift

This is a lovely gift for a collector of Tibetan Art or furniture and would make a wonderful centrepiece on a sideboard or table - 19thC

Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in Secular and Religious Life (2004)

They were always long & narrow in form - a configuration seldom found in antique European furniture

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Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19thC gifts This is a lovely giftThis beautifully patinated iron bound chest is from Gujarat 19thCMost likely it was custom made for a wealthy family to stash away dowry, family treasures or cash from the prying eyes of extended family members. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. They were usually made from Teak, rosewood or jackfruit woodOur pieces are mostly from the 19th century &