Brass Bound Burmese Teak Military Chest - 19th Century Period - 17th Century This piece is primarily painted

This piece is primarily painted with domestic and 'wise' objects

This charming rustic candlestick is from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan in India

or mulberry wood and the wood is left visible and unlacquered

Catalpa frame & Sugi (Cryptomeria) for the box & door back

Brass Bound Burmese Teak Military Chest - 19th Century Period - 17th Century This piece is primarily paintedThis 19th century Burmese chest is made to British military standards from the 19th century. Also called a Burmese campaign chest, these were Burmese copies of the Anglo Indian Military chests which were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. There was a British presence in Burma in the 19th century so it is likely this was made for someone stationed in Burma. It is crafted