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This beautiful Indian 'Zanzibar' chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a Surat style 'Zanzibar … Read more This beautiful Indian 'Zanzibar' chest dates to the 19th century and is an excellent example of a Surat style 'Zanzibar chest'. Made from solid teak wood and clad in brass. These chests were made in Surat in Gujarat by Parsees and used as dhow trade chests on ships for transporting spices like pepper and cloves, Indian cottons, gemstones. The main trade hubs were Diu, Surat, Basra, Zanzibar & Bombay hence these chests being found across much of the Arab Gulf. See less
- Dimensions
- 29.32ʺW × 13.5ʺD × 17.25ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Teak
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Age appropriate patina. Pitting, lifting and rust throughout. Age appropriate patina. Pitting, lifting and rust throughout. less
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