Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm traditional spotted lacquer finish with

traditional spotted lacquer finish with gilded floral decoration

With a handy tray edge at the top to stop items falling from a high

5 x 35 x 72 (wxdxh cms)

or a decorative accent

Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm traditional spotted lacquer finish withThis beautifully carved Indian chest is known as a Malabar chest and dates to the middle of the 19th century. It is made from solid rosewood and bound with brass. These chests were used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cotton, and gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. Although a Malabar chest in name, this style of chest was likely made in Kutch in Gujarat. The carving is