Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Period - 17th Century The arrangement follows the classic

The arrangement follows the classic Tianjin format of five drawers set above a pair of central doors

Date: Circa 1900

The iron drawer pulls (hikite) on the front are fern (warabite) shaped which was a classic shape used during the Meiji period

Condition: Good Condition With Age-Related Wear

enriched with refined ironwork and supported by excellent provenance

Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Period - 17th Century The arrangement follows the classicThis handsome 19th century brass bound teak chest from Gujarat is a fine example of the robust travelling chests produced during the British colonial period in India. Constructed from beautifully figured teak and reinforced with brass corner straps and mounts, it was built to endure the rigours of long distance travel while developing the rich patina that only generations of use can create. Originally commissioned by officers of the British Indian