Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Soft Furnishing Double Dorje (thunderbolt) symbols which

Double Dorje (thunderbolt) symbols which represent the fourth Dhyani Buddha

it stands as a tactile and evocative example of Rajasthani domestic craft

This beautifully chip-carved merchant’s box originates from Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century

45 x 3 x 65 (wxdxh cms)

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Soft Furnishing Double Dorje (thunderbolt) symbols whichThis 19th century rosewood chest was made in the Rann of Kutch, the principal production centre for the studded trade chests used along the Indian Ocean dhow routes. Crafted from dense rosewood and decorated with traditional brass studs, it belongs to the group widely known as Zanzibar chests, reflecting their circulation through ports including Kutch, Diu, Surat, Bombay, Muscat, Basra, and Zanzibar. These chests transported high value goods such as