Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Jali Panel marks and imperfections consistent with

marks and imperfections consistent with its history and use

Cowrie shells were used to decorate textiles and utility objects and were prized in remote areas of the Himalayas and desert regions

Constructed from teak with brass corners and brass handles

- Various possessions of the Chakravartin including the generals insignia

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Jali Panel marks and imperfections consistent withThis Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a 'Zanzibar chest'. These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. The chest is decorated with brass studs and corners. It has brass lifting handles on the sides as well as an interior candle box. This