Dutch Colonial Chest from Ceylon - 18th Century Ganesh Statues Dimensions: W41 x D16 x

Dimensions: W41 x D16 x H72 cm

Charpoy or charpai are Indian woven daybeds

and heat rooms

People could recline in this area on mats and would use these tables for drinking tea

Tibetan Furniture: Identifying · Appreciating · Collecting by Chris Buckley

Dutch Colonial Chest from Ceylon - 18th Century Ganesh Statues Dimensions: W41 x D16 xThis majestic antique Indo Dutch chest harks back to the colonial days and the 'Spice Wars'. Originally from colonial Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), it dates from the middle of the 18th century. It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with brass decorations and stands on four carved hoof legs. The interior consists of one large storage space with a chain preventing the lid from falling open. Two drawers along the bottom add additional