Painted Teak Coffee Table Chest - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood Until relatively recently Chinese officials

Until relatively recently Chinese officials and emperors were dedicated patrons of Tibetan monasteries and temples funding the Tibetan Buddhist arts

The top drawers would hold quality clothing and the bottom section would usually hold underwear

They are likely from the South Indian state of Karnataka

The design depicts two stylised blossoming lotus motifs

Painted Teak Coffee Table Chest - 19th Century Material - Maple Wood Until relatively recently Chinese officialsBeautifully worn and richly patinated, this 19th century painted antique Indian teak chest from Gujarat is a striking example of rural craftsmanship. Once used in village households for storing grain, textiles, or valuables, its sturdy proportions and weathered finish evoke generations of practical use and quiet beauty. The surface retains its original layered paint in shades of blue and green over rich brown teak wood, now softly faded and