Brass & Rosewood 'Malabar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood This old colonial Indian book

This old colonial Indian book cabinet dates to the late 19th century

A central cartouch contains a dragon balancing bowls of jewels in each claw

This wonderfully vibrant portrait is of a Marwari Prince or Maharaja in old original battered frame - 19thC

This magnificent 19th-century teak horse head corbel originates from Gujarat and was originally carved as an architectural element from a grand doorway

Brass & Rosewood 'Malabar' Chest From Kutch - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood This old colonial Indian bookThis 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