Brass Bound Sheesham Military Chest From India - 19thC Bucket Hand-painted on paper

Hand-painted on paper

Probably 1910Buddha is shown here in the Dharmachakra Mudra

each hand-finished with care and imbued with symbolic meaning

78 x 45 x 180 (w x d x h cms)

Brass Bound Sheesham Military Chest From India - 19thC Bucket Hand-painted on paperThese Anglo Indian Military chests were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. As they had to withstand a lot of punishment in transit, they were exceptionally well made. This particular Indian chest is particularly unusual being made from Sheesham wood as opposed to teak. The style indicates it is from Rajasthan. From India 89 x 61 x 65 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except