Blue Painted Indian Chest From Gujarat - 19thC Bidri Work The front is framed by

The front is framed by corner spandrels of entwined scrolls and scrolling lotus sprays

while the interior features a finely detailed mythical creature inspired by traditional Chinese iconography

Layers of green & pink paint have been applied and worn over time

which is in Rajasthan is a town that is famous for its fine painting of boxes

' The object to be cast is sculpted from beeswax mixed with a little oil

Blue Painted Indian Chest From Gujarat - 19thC Bidri Work The front is framed byThis rustic chest was made to last in the 19thC from thick teakwood and then iron and brass bound to give it extra strength. It has traces of the original blue paint which gives it a great shabby chic look . Chests like this were custom made by the head of the family , who commissioned a carpenter to make one to store valuables such as textiles, jewellery , dowry and cash. They were locked with strong padlocks for maximum security. Chests and boxes