Painted Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 18th Century Material - Zelkova Wood This gilt black lacquer Chinese

This gilt black lacquer Chinese table cabinet was made for the Chinese export market and was made for wealthy members of the British Georgian upper class in the Qing dynasty

The background still has its original vermillion & cinnabar paint and the panels are inset with mica which would have sparkled in the candlelight

Dimensions: Width 92 x Depth 41 x Height 109 cm

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Painted Iron Bound Teak Chest From Gujarat - 18th Century Material - Zelkova Wood This gilt black lacquer ChineseThis iron bound chest is from Gujarat and dates to the 18th century. It is constructed from teak wood. Most likely it was custom made for a wealthy family to stash away dowry, family treasures, or cash from the prying eyes of extended family members. Its layers of various coloured old paint give it a 'distressed' finish. A sturdy iron chain prevents the lid from falling fully open. Chests and boxes from India are found in an extraordinary variety of