Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Period - 17th Century Condition: Good Condition With Age-Related

Condition: Good Condition With Age-Related Wear

Dimensions: W24 x D7 x H25 cm

This superbly carved and beveled mirror frame depicts parrots and repeating floral patterns flanked by two ionic pillars with intricate paintwork at the base

repeating designs

Date: Circa 1900

Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Period - 17th Century Condition: Good Condition With Age-RelatedThis handsome 19th century brass bound teak chest from Gujarat is a fine example of the robust travelling chests produced during the British colonial period in India. Constructed from beautifully figured teak and reinforced with brass corner straps and mounts, it was built to endure the rigours of long distance travel while developing the rich patina that only generations of use can create. Originally commissioned by officers of the British Indian