Brass Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Lassi Cup The whole piece is covered

The whole piece is covered in a wonderfully rich patina

Interlaced are symbols of the zodiac including Libra

It was believed that the souls of the ancestors resided in the tablets bearing their name and that they had the power to influence the fortune of their living descendants

74 x 10 x 152 (wxdxh cms)

C Basa of the 15th Regiment

Brass Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Lassi Cup The whole piece is coveredAn excellent example of a Kutchi chest from The Rann of Kutch on the west coast of India. Bound with brass and made from solid rosewood, it dates from the 18th century. The mix of styles found on this chest reflects the many influences exerted on India in the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. The overall style and use of rosewood have parallels to the construction of the 'Zanzibar' chests constructed in Gujarat for the dhow trade ships. It's possible this