Iron Bound Teak Coffee Table Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Famille-Rose Porcelain This clever construction not only

This clever construction not only lends the piece its distinctive appearance but also reflects the practical

The ushnisha has been replaced as is common

Many of these panels were carved only on the external face but this one has carving on both sides

and in these Rooms

black is also used

Iron Bound Teak Coffee Table Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Famille-Rose Porcelain This clever construction not onlyThis antique Indian iron bound chest dates to the 19th century. This style of Indian chest is from Gujarat in Northern India and would have been used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry & cash. It is bound with iron with brass pin detailing & constructed from solid teak wood. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of styles reflecting the many cultures that influenced India. This chest has been reduced in height