Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900 Throws 103 x 51 x 75

103 x 51 x 75 (wxdxh cms)

Brass corner mounts

This is depicted in Chinese philosophy as the Yin & Yang

Originally caned

Blue Painted Chest From Gujarat - Ca 1900 Throws 103 x 51 x 75This rustic Indian chest is covered with a light blue paint finish. It dates to the end of the 19th century, circa 1900, and has a shabby chic look perfect to use as a coffee table. Constructed from teak wood. Chests like this were custom made by the head of the family, who commissioned a carpenter to make one to store valuables such as textiles, jewelry, dowry and cash. They were locked with strong padlocks for maximum security. Chests and boxes from