Brass & Lacquered Chest From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer while the warm mineral pigments

while the warm mineral pigments have mellowed beautifully over more than a century

Features: Traditional Nettoor Petti (Malabar Box) Form

Dating from the 18th century

The top has worn with time

it can be kept inside

Brass & Lacquered Chest From Bikaner - Early 19th Century Finish - Brown Lacquer while the warm mineral pigmentsThis rare antique Indian chest is from Bikaner in Rajasthan. It dates to the early 19th century (or earlier). Beautifully constructed with a double hasp and green & red lacquer work, this would have been made for a wealthy client and features a mix of brass and iron hardware. Bikaner is unique to Rajasthan that it had access to cedar wood from the himalayas. The base of this chest and the candle box are constructed from cedar wood. The main body of