Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Cabinets Beyond their practical purpose

Beyond their practical purpose

provides excellent stability while preserving the elegant simplicity that defines this timeless design

mounted on iron stand

The carrying handles are constructed of iron in a recessed style most commonly associated with late Meiji & Taisho era tansu

Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Cabinets Beyond their practical purposeThis 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