Brass Bound Teak Indian Military Chest -19thC Origin - Laos It's a very special piece

It's a very special piece and rare to find in such good condition these days in China

29 x 16 x 10 (wxdxh cms)

Tibetan antique furniture with original painting was always unusual to find and incredibly difficult to come by

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A Chinese carved and Polychrome wood figure of A Lohan (monk) seated with mythical creature

Brass Bound Teak Indian Military Chest -19thC Origin - Laos It's a very special pieceThis striking military chest is constructed from teak and has the original brass corners and fittings. It also has beautifully carved interior compartments which make it a very individual and special piece. This interior style places it from Southern India 19thC Made to order by skilled carpenters, these chests were re enforced with corners of brass or iron. As they had to withstand a lot of punishment in transit, they were exceptionally well made.