Brass Bound Teak Military Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sideboards it stands as a tactile

it stands as a tactile and evocative example of Rajasthani domestic craft

a well-known furniture maker found in Carpenters Square

87 x 60 x 65 (wxdxh cms)

knots and marks accumulated through generations of use

This is an excellent quality reproduction copy of a museum exhibit cast in bronze and made in the Tibetan style

Brass Bound Teak Military Chest From Rajasthan - 19th Century Sideboards it stands as a tactileThis original military chest is made to Anglo Indian military standards. These trunks were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. The British East India Company had stations across Northern India & Burma throughout much of the 19th century. It is constructed from beautifully patinated teak and has its original brass fittings and handles. The interior has a chain that prevents