Blue Painted Indian Chest From Gujarat - 19thC Origin - UK so many traders operated from

so many traders operated from boats selling everything from ducks to coal

During the Ming Dynasty the

Medium: Gouache and gold on glass (reverse-painted)

27 x 11 x 62 (wxdxh cms)

delicately accented with fine embroidered detailing that adds texture and subtle artisanal character

Blue Painted Indian Chest From Gujarat - 19thC Origin - UK so many traders operated fromThis rustic chest was made to last in the 19thC from thick teakwood and then iron and brass bound to give it extra strength. It has traces of the original blue paint which gives it a great shabby chic look . Chests like this were custom made by the head of the family , who commissioned a carpenter to make one to store valuables such as textiles, jewellery , dowry and cash. They were locked with strong padlocks for maximum security. Chests and boxes