Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Campaign Furniture Old Elm Drum - Tanggu

Old Elm Drum - Tanggu

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

Unlike the more elaborately engraved examples

Even the tops of the drawers are covered in gilt work

103 x 44 x 190 (wxdxh cms)

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Campaign Furniture Old Elm Drum - TangguThis Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a 'Zanzibar chest'. These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. The chest is decorated with brass studs and corners. It has brass lifting handles on the sides as well as an interior candle box. This