Brass Bound Teak Chest From South India - 19th Century

A very decorative golden Teak chest with ornate original brass corners and a large showy brass hasp from South India. It dates to the 19th Century. 
Chests & furniture were made to order, so they can be an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India.

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 wood and were used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewellery and cash.

 

 

Our pieces are mostly from the 19th century & occasionally 18th and early 20th century.

From India

 

108 x 46 x 55 (wxdxh cms)

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