Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Cabinets mounted on iron stand

mounted on iron stand

arranged with a confident symmetry across the surface

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

- Made From 100 Percent Cotton In India

Shomon Dansu is a term given to Japanese deed or document chest Dansu with drawers behind doors

Brass Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 19th century Cabinets mounted on iron standThis 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