Brass Bound Rosewood Military Chest - 19thC Period - Meiji this jar now makes a

this jar now makes a striking decorative object

It should be securely fixed to the wall

1' at the handle lug

224 x 45 x 86 (wxdxh cms)

The currently popular blue and white porcelain is glazed using a transparent porcelain glaze dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)

Brass Bound Rosewood Military Chest - 19thC Period - Meiji this jar now makes aMilitary chests were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army. They were used to carry the officers clothes and personal possessions while on tour. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. They were usually made from Teak, rosewood or jackfruit wood. They were used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewellery and cash. Our pieces are mostly from