Brass Studded Teak Zanzibar Chest From Surat - 19th Century Wool they would have been used

they would have been used in reception halls or family rooms

naturally developed patina that enhances the clarity of the carving and the deep tone of the elm

texture and character of historic architectural elements

35 x 24 x 63 (w x d x h cms)

There are various old repairs visible in the photographs The base is a more recent addition as the original was long since lost

Brass Studded Teak Zanzibar Chest From Surat - 19th Century Wool they would have been usedThis beautiful Indian 'Zanzibar' chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a Surat style 'Zanzibar chest'. Made from solid teak wood and clad in brass. These chests were made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as dhow trade chests on ships for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay hence these chests being found across much of the