Brass Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Lassi Cup This lovely mirror is made

This lovely mirror is made from a teak window frameThe window is from a Rajasthani Haveli and dates from the 19th Century

allowing it to be displayed in a variety of settings

Interlaced are symbols of the zodiac including Libra

C Basa of the 15th Regiment

Brass Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Lassi Cup This lovely mirror is madeAn excellent example of a Kutchi chest from The Rann of Kutch on the west coast of India. Bound with brass and made from solid rosewood, it dates from the 18th century. The mix of styles found on this chest reflects the many influences exerted on India in the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. The overall style and use of rosewood have parallels to the construction of the 'Zanzibar' chests constructed in Gujarat for the dhow trade ships. It's possible this