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Materials: Reclaimed Elm
10 x 10 x 5
Many of these chests found their way to the homes of wealthy Indian merchants in Gujarat where they would have been used for storing valuables such as textiles
The central door panels depict beautifully painted dragons surrounded by lotus and peony flowers
a technique that evolved from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) and reached its height during the Ming and Qing dynasties
Brass Studded Zanzibar Chest From Surat - Early 19th Century Style - Brush Pot Materials: Reclaimed ElmThis beautiful Indian 'Zanzibar' chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a Surat style 'Zanzibar chest'. Made from solid teak wood and clad in brass. These chests were made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as dhow trade chests on ships for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay hence these chests being found across much of the
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