Rosewood Arab Chest
Mid-Late 19th centuryA rare and well preserved chest of solid plank construction in rosewood, beautifully decorated with brass. The term “Arab chest” more correctly denotes ownership rather than provenance. In reality, early chests were trade items collected by Arabs from the ports on areas on the west coast of India. They were mainly used for storage on ships during transport or in houses to store valuables. Arab chests are of boarded construction with front, back and sides butted together and nailed. No screws or glue are used.
This is a so called “Bombay” chest which can be identified by the shape of the hinges, hasps and handles, type of studs, design of mounts and the quality of the applied sheeting.
The chest is in good condition and has been lovingly restored and finished to its former glory using a traditional form of French polishing and waxing.
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Found in Bombay
India
H: 53 cm W: 112 cm D: 54 cm
H: 21” W: 44” D: 21½”
