Brass Bound Jackfruit Chest From South India - 18th Century Lembata Available colours

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

The style of ironwork is from Mikuni town in Fukui and this piece dates to the Meiji period (1868 - 1912)

It is an exceptional example of Indo-Dutch furniture and was probably owned by a wealthy trader

5 x 2 x 21cm (WxDxH)

Brass Bound Jackfruit Chest From South India - 18th Century Lembata Available coloursThis 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