Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Lamp Niches this is a timeless piece

this is a timeless piece that works equally well in traditional and contemporary interiors

and full of character

23 diam x 49 h cm approx

Ideal as a throw

this example has been thoughtfully upcycled and hand-painted in Rajasthan with intricate floral motifs and bands of script

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Lamp Niches this is a timeless pieceThis Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a 'Zanzibar chest'. These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. The chest is decorated with brass studs and corners. It has brass lifting handles on the sides. As a trading chest, this piece has had a