"Shirazi" chest or "Zanzibar chest," likely made in India for...
"Shirazi" chest or "Zanzibar chest," likely made in India for the Iranian market, 19th century
Rectangular in shape, made of wood with four sides clad in openwork copper alloy plates, embellished with metal studs that create geometric patterns across the surface. In the center of the front, a lock decorated with palmette motifs that opens the lid; three drawers along the base of the front, each fitted with a handle; two additional handles on the sides for carrying.
Length: 128; Depth: 58.5 cm; Height with feet: 56 cm
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"Shirazi" chest or "Zanzibar chest," likely made in India for the Iranian market, 19th century
Rectangular in shape, made of wood with four sides clad in openwork copper alloy plates, embellished with metal studs that create geometric patterns across the surface. In the center of the front, a lock decorated with palmette motifs that opens the lid; three drawers along the base of the front, each fitted with a handle; two additional handles on the sides for carrying.
Length: 128; Depth: 58.5 cm; Height with feet: 56 cm
(signs of wear, minor imperfections)n
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