Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Daybeds Bronze Fish

Bronze Fish

Date: Circa 1920's

Mahakala is framed by two eight severed heads

Constructed from solid teak with hand-forged iron bars

Carved Malabar Chest From Kutch - Ca 1900 Daybeds Bronze FishThis 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