Iron Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Origin - Laos This striking two-part lacquer pot

This striking two-part lacquer pot comes from Barmer in Rajasthan

It is carved from a single piece of wood from the hollock tree (terminalia myriocarpa) also known as the East Indian almond tree

These beautifully painted 18th century Indian window shutters hail from the town of Bikaner in Northern Rajasthan

The gently curved handle and deep bowl-like body create an elegant

Iron Bound Rosewood Chest From Kutch - 18th Century Origin - Laos This striking two-part lacquer potThis is an 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 brass corners are classic indicators of the Kutchi style. Many of these chests found their ways to the homes of wealthy Indian merchants in Gujarat where