Iron Bound Indian Teak Chest From Gujarat - 18thC Style - Temple Jar Dating from 1867 - Edo

Dating from 1867 - Edo Period these old prints have been reframed by our skilled team in a simple matte black wood frame

they were made for the European market which enjoyed a fascination with all things Chinese and Chinoiserie from the Georgian period onwards

These cabinets were used by nomadic people for storage of clothes and bedding or grain

foliage and classical motifs

In the 19th century

Iron Bound Indian Teak Chest From Gujarat - 18thC Style - Temple Jar Dating from 1867 - EdoThis fabulous Indian teak wood chest has a great patina, and has been sympathetically restored in our Wiltshire workshop. It has original hand forged iron corners and strong handles. Perfect for storage and for use as a coffee table. This chest dates to the middle of the 18th century & comes from Gujarat. Chests from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. They were used for storing