Small Brass & Rosewood 'Malabar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes This piece dates from the

This piece dates from the early 20th centuryLacquer boxes are commonly used in Rajasthan and Gujarat for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead)

Jade discs were found in tombs of the Hong Shan culture (about 3800-2700 BC)

Provided with wire for wall hanging

Origin: Bikaner

This is an excellent quality reproduction piece and museum quality

Small Brass & Rosewood 'Malabar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Calligraphy Brushes This piece dates from theThis 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. This is a rather small example suggesting it was made for use as a merchants lockbox. Perhaps a sea captain. The larger 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 &