Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Campaign Furniture This early 20th century Chinese

This early 20th century Chinese altar table is from Shandong province in Northern China

57 x 44 x 102 (wxdxh cms)

This excellent example of a painted antique Indian nandi figurine is beautifully painted

and patina consistent with age and outdoor use

Rosewood Brass Studded 'Zanzibar' Chest - 19th Century Campaign Furniture This early 20th century ChineseThis 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 well as an interior candle box. This