Brass Bound Chest From Rann Of Kutch - 18th Century Chest Painted Snow Lion Choksar From

Painted Snow Lion Choksar From Tibet - 19thC

A sturdy chain protects the hinges by preventing the lid from falling open

Features: Textured scales

This simple blue painted Indian mirror is made from teak wood from an old Indian 19th-century building in Gujarat

Bao Goods / Precious Goods”

Brass Bound Chest From Rann Of Kutch - 18th Century Chest Painted Snow Lion Choksar FromThis is an excellent example of a Kutchi chest from the Rann of Kutch on the west coast of India. Bound with brass and made from solid teak, it dates from the 18th century and has a wonderful patina. There are clear similarities with Dutch East India Company VOC chests. The mix of styles found on this chest reflects the many influences exerted on India in the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. The overall style has parallels to the construction of the