Brass Bound Indian Military Chest -19th Century Dowry Chest The warm tone and dense

The warm tone and dense grain of the timber are complemented by the restrained brass bindings

it retains a wonderfully aged

The hand-wrought iron hooks make this a very unique piece that is both useful and very decorative as a coat hook

Tibetan altar cabinets became more prominently used in Tibet from the 19th century onwards - Prior to this

A Japanese woodblock print by artist Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1864) titled "Usugumo"

Brass Bound Indian Military Chest -19th Century Dowry Chest The warm tone and denseThis antique brass bound Anglo Indian campaign chest dates to the 19th century and is a great size for a coffee table. Military chests were used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour, they were made to order and had to withstand a lot of punishment in transit. It is constructed from beautifully patinated burmese teak wood and has its original brass fittings and handles. The interior consists