Brass Bound Jackfruit Chest From South India - 18th Century Lembata This striking two-part lacquer pot

This striking two-part lacquer pot comes from Barmer in Rajasthan

Their sculptural form and historic charm sit equally well in traditional or contemporary interiors

Handcrafted from teak wood

The culture hero Fumeripits is considered to be the very first wood carver

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Brass Bound Jackfruit Chest From South India - 18th Century Lembata This striking two-part lacquer potThis is a nice early example of a Jackfruit wood Indian storage chest from South India. It has brass corners and hand forged iron lifting handles. The interior is spacious with an internal candle box. A sturdy chain stops the chest lid from falling back straining the hinges. This chest would have been used as a dowry chest, valuables such as textiles, family jewellery and cash would have been stored inside. The back plate for the handles on the sides