British Colonial Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Mid 19th centuryAn unusual size antique British colonial sunburst chest of drawers in rosewood with a rectangular moulded top. It features two equal size drawers above two larger ones. The panels of all the drawers are carved with oval sunburst designs centered with inset brass-drawer handles. Similar to the top, a moulded edge with egg and dart carving at the bottom. The piece stands on four bun feet ending in a ring.
The sunburst or ‘Surajmukhi’ is a typical motif of the state of Gujarat signifying prosperity.
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Gujarat
British colonial India
H: 88 cm W: 122 cm D: 50 cm
H: 34 ½” W: 48” D: 19 ½”
