Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm The carving on the doors

The carving on the doors is unusual to find and particularly intricate for this style of cabinet

Condition: Worn patina and carvings consistent with age

61 x 7 x 76 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 35 x 72 (wxdxh cms)

The frame features a striking combination of geometric and linear motifs

Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Material - Elm The carving on the doorsThis 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