Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19thC gifts Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in

Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture in Secular and Religious Life (2004)

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Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19thC gifts Wooden Wonders: Tibetan Furniture inThis beautifully patinated iron bound chest is from Gujarat 19thCMost 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. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. They were usually made from Teak, rosewood or jackfruit woodOur pieces are mostly from the 19th century &