Brass Studded Zanzibar Chest From Surat - Early 19th Century Style - Brush Pot available in light or dark

available in light or dark oxblood glaze variations

it dates from the early 20th century and reflects a centuries-old craft that has become increasingly difficult to find in its original form

The central door panels depict beautifully painted dragons surrounded by lotus and peony flowers

this piece would have been top opening via two hatches

Brass Studded Zanzibar Chest From Surat - Early 19th Century Style - Brush Pot available in light or darkThis beautiful Indian 'Zanzibar' chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a Surat style 'Zanzibar chest'. Made from solid teak wood and clad in brass. These chests were made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as dhow trade chests on ships for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay hence these chests being found across much of the