Painted Teak Chest From Nagaur - 19thC Period - Meiji Military chests such as this

Military chests such as this were commissioned for officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions while on tour

The red ground is decorated with delicate gilt maki-e style motifs depicting flowering plants

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

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 Military chests such as thisThis 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