Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm 61 x 7 x 76

61 x 7 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 35 x 72 (wxdxh cms)

This antique brass and iron bound chest dates to the 19th century and is from Rajasthan

The carving on the doors is unusual to find and particularly intricate for this style of cabinet

Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm 61 x 7 x 76This 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