Studded Shisham Zanzibar Chest - 19th Century Lampshades During his journey to see

During his journey to see the Emperor he made sketches and produced this series which became very commercially successful at the time

and a resplendent bustard (a more unusual design)

These boxes are beautiful standalone collectible pieces but are also functional for storing valuables & jewellery

Traditionally installed beside entrances to hold small oil lamps or candles

These doors would have originally been used as the front door of a wealthy merchant's home

Studded Shisham Zanzibar Chest - 19th Century Lampshades During his journey to seeThis Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and can be defined as a Shisham style Zanzibar chest (according to writer Sheila Unwin). These chests were made in Gujarat & Bombay and then later decorated with brass studs. Shisham chests are made from a variety of woods this one being rosewood (dalbergia spp.). The decoration here depicts stylised rosewater sprinklers, often seen on Zanzibar chests. Zanzibar chests were used as dhow trade chests