Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Campaign Furniture 103 x 44 x 190

103 x 44 x 190 (wxdxh cms)

Unlike the more elaborately engraved examples

these types of chests are perfect for bathroom storage or for use as a rustic side table

Even the tops of the drawers are covered in gilt work

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Campaign Furniture 103 x 44 x 190This Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a 'Zanzibar chest'. These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. The chest is decorated with brass studs and corners. It has brass lifting handles on the sides as well as an interior candle box. This