Painted Brass Bound Indian Military Chest - 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain the shutters have been exposed

the shutters have been exposed to the intense Rajasthani climate

Lamp spoons like this were made by itinerant blacksmiths (Lohariya Tribe) and were originally used with oil & a wick

These amulets are worn till this day on various parts of the body and sometimes might have been concealed in turbans

When cool the clay mould is broken off exposing the cast bronze object

and attractive Korean cabinet dates to circa 1910

Painted Brass Bound Indian Military Chest - 19th Century Orange & White Porcelain the shutters have been exposedWe have a particularly special and vividly decorated Anglo Indian Military chest. Painted with a dramatic and worn mint green paint. These were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. This example dates from the 19th century and is constructed from teak with brass corners and handles. The top opens to reveal a compartmentalised letter rack over a large interior space. On the