Iron Bound Teak Merchant Chest From Goa - 19th Century Shelf This Japanese woodblock print of

This Japanese woodblock print of two moorhens is by master artist Ohara Koson (1877 - 1945)

the beading defined with small hammer blows and the floral terminals soldered in place to form the suspension loops

weathering and patina of the original wood

It is also supplied with a working key

Iron Bound Teak Merchant Chest From Goa - 19th Century Shelf This Japanese woodblock print ofThis wonderfully patinated antique South Indian teak chest is made in the traditional Goan style and dates to the 19th century. It is made from large planks of forest teak wood and is mounted on wheels. There is a secret compartment (see photos) below the candle box. Merchants used these chests to store valuables; textiles, jewelry, dowry, or cash. Goa was a Portuguese colony from 1510 and the main anchorage for Portuguese armada ships and merchants.