Iron Bound Indian Chest From Gujarat - 19thC Finish - Lacquered with simple legs and stretcher

with simple legs and stretcher supports

handmade variations and minor firing marks are characteristic of traditional production

17 x 11 x 20 (WxDxH cms)

interpreted here through a more robust

Iron Bound Indian Chest From Gujarat - 19thC Finish - Lacquered with simple legs and stretcherThis Indian iron bound pithara dowry chest would originally have been twice the height but has been cut down to create a dramatic and functional chest that can either be used for storage or as a coffee table. It has ample storage and would be a substantial blanket chest. Impressive carved wrought iron hasps and original metalwork binding give this piece a great deal of character. Constructed from robust teak wood, sturdy iron handles make it easy to