Brass Bound Indian Chest With Secret Compartment - 19th Century Material - Paulownia Wood paan leaves and the various

paan leaves and the various ingredients required for paan preparation

With 3 drawers

International exhibitions in the 19th century brought attention to Sindh and Rajasthan's lac-turned wares

They look wonderful displayed in a group on a wall or table

Brass Bound Indian Chest With Secret Compartment - 19th Century Material - Paulownia Wood paan leaves and the variousThis antique Indian brass bound chest dates to the 19th century. The style is from Gujarat in Northern India and would have been used for storing valuables such as textiles, jewelry & cash. There is an interior box for storing candles which would have been valuable, especially in the darker times of the year. This Indian chest is constructed from teak wood and has its original brass fittings and handles. The brass handles on the side are original and