Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Lamp Niches 137 x 31 x 81

137 x 31 x 81 (wxdxh cms)

All our mirrors are made using either reclaimed architectural timbers or sustainably sourced mango wood

this is a timeless piece that works equally well in traditional and contemporary interiors

It can be modified for use as a doorway

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Lamp Niches 137 x 31 x 81This Indian rosewood chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a 'Zanzibar chest'. These chests were made in The Rann of Kutch and used as dhow trade chests for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay. The chest is decorated with brass studs and corners. It has brass lifting handles on the sides. As a trading chest, this piece has had a