Brass Studded Teak Zanzibar Chest From Surat - 19th Century Origin - Morocco this has been bleached over

this has been bleached over time by the sun

Its versatile design makes it ideal for year-round wear

Features: Square top with mitred frame

Dimensions: W64 x D64 x H72 cm

Brass Studded Teak Zanzibar Chest From Surat - 19th Century Origin - Morocco this has been bleached overThis exceptional 19th century brass clad 'Zanzibar' chest is a superb example of the finest trading chests produced in Surat, Gujarat. Constructed from solid teak and richly embellished with hand worked brass sheeting, intricate brass studwork and decorative mounts, it represents the remarkable craftsmanship of the Parsi workshops that supplied merchants trading across the Indian Ocean. Despite their popular name, these chests were not made in