Brass Bound Teak Campaign Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zinc This print is in the

This print is in the collection of The Met in New York

Originating in Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan

5 x 3 x 134 (wxdxh cms)

Traces of old paint of various colours cling to the carvings adding a real sense of history and intrigue

restored and turned into a wonderful decorative ornament

Brass Bound Teak Campaign Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Zinc This print is in theA practical and charming antique Indian military box dating to the 19th century. It is made from teak wood in the Anglo Indian style and likely would have belonged to a merchant or East Indiaman. The brass bindings are typical of the campaign style introduced by the British East India Company. The interior has a desk tidy for letters with a removable compartment revealing extra storage space. Great for a keepsake box. A prop stick can be used to hold