Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Architectural Doors dark patina from long use

dark patina from long use and careful handling over generations

This porcelain Temple Jar is decorated with pastoral scenes & figures

the Ushnisha (finnial) is broken

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 dark patina from long useThis 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