Painted Teak Indian Chest From Gujarat -19thC Material - Terracotta This pot is hand made

This pot is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

28 x 9 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

Supplied with 1 metre of flex and  1 metre of chain as standard

This piece is a fine example of an Anglo-Indian military chest

Painted Teak Indian Chest From Gujarat -19thC Material - Terracotta This pot is hand madeThese Anglo Indian Military chests were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. As they had to with stand a lot of punishment in transit, they were exceptionally well made. Constructed from Teak, Rosewood or Jackfruit wood they were made to order by skilled carpenters. Depending on rank, these were re enforced with corners of brass or iron. This piece is especially nice as it