Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting 179 x 37 x 85

179 x 37 x 85 (w x d x h cms)

This very decorative Tibetan wool rug is shaped to use as saddle rug for a pony but would make a pretty hearth rug in a small cottage

This tansu has classic sliding doors with an old lock and warabite (bracken-hand handles)

it still has most of the original painted drawer labels naming the various natural minerals and herbs that were mixed by the practitioner for each patient

Features: Round form with hand-engraved decoration

Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting 179 x 37 x 85This beautifully patinated iron bound chest is from Gujarat and dates to the 19th century. It is constructed from teak wood. Most likely it was custom made for a wealthy family to stash away dowry, family treasures, or cash from the prying eyes of extended family members. The central panel opens and reveals a large interior space. There is also a secret compartment accessible by a sliding door fixed in the interior. Chests and boxes from India are