Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm With a handy tray edge

With a handy tray edge at the top to stop items falling from a high

Condition: Worn patina and carvings consistent with age

Two drawers in the middle offer additional storage and can be removed to reveal secret compartments which would have been used to hide valuables away

The exterior is decorated with detailed gilt painting but the best preservation can be found on the interior of the lid

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Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm With a handy tray edgeThis beautifully carved Indian chest is known as a Malabar chest and dates to the middle of the 19th century. It is made from solid rosewood and bound with brass. These chests were used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cotton, and gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. Although a Malabar chest in name, this style of chest was likely made in Kutch in Gujarat. The carving is