Iron Bound Teak Merchant Chest From Goa - 19th Century Material - Mulberry Wood 5 x D2 x H29

5 x D2 x H29 cm

Condition: Structurally sound with surface wear consistent with age

This magnificent horse head started out as a corbel from a grand doorway in India

The bell remains and the blade was originally movable but has long since been lost

It is slim for a dining table making it suitable for smaller homes

Iron Bound Teak Merchant Chest From Goa - 19th Century Material - Mulberry Wood 5 x D2 x H29This wonderfully patinated antique South Indian teak chest is made in the traditional Goan style and dates to the 19th century. It is made from large planks of forest teak wood and is mounted on wheels. Merchants used these chests to store valuables; textiles, jewelry, dowry, or cash. Goa was a Portuguese colony from 1510 and the main anchorage for Portuguese armada ships and merchants. Merchants in Goa dealt predominantly in Madeira wine, books,