Brass Bound Teak Indian Military Chest, Rajasthan -19thC Campaign Furniture This simple painted mirror is

This simple painted mirror is made from an old Indian 19th century window frame from a building in Gujarat

Largest bead dia 1cm

During the Ming Dynasty the Emperor set up the imperial kilns in Jingdezhen which to this day is the center for the best quality porcelain handmade by the same families for centuries

5 x 3 x 49

merging with delicate pale accents near the neck

Brass Bound Teak Indian Military Chest, Rajasthan -19thC Campaign Furniture This simple painted mirror isThese 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. Our pieces are mostly from the 19thC