Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Daybeds Suitable for hanging outdoors or

Suitable for hanging outdoors or indoors

Double Doors With Lock Plate

these types of chests are perfect for bathroom storage or for use as a rustic side table

Mahakala is framed by two eight severed heads

Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Daybeds Suitable for hanging outdoors orThis beautifully carved Indian chest is known as a Malabar chest and dates to the middle of the 19th century. It is made from solid rosewood and bound with brass. These chests were used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cotton, and gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. Although a Malabar chest in name, this style of chest was likely made in Kutch in Gujarat. The carving is