Casket - Wood - Ant Indian Malabar chest.
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Antique Indian wooden chest from West India, likely Gujarat/Kutch, dating to the second half of the 19th century to circa 1900, with British Raj period, dimensions 47 x 48 x 31 cm, hand‑carved geometric and floral motifs with metal plates, bands, rivets and large ring handles, on a low wooden stand, in a used condition with signs of age and no restoration, professionally appraised on 19 September 2026 by Asian Arts Consultancy with an estimated market value of €800 and the original appraisal report included.
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Description from the seller
A remarkable antique Indian wooden chest, probably Gujarat/Kutch, from the second half of the 19th century – with a professional appraisal report.
Beautiful and highly characterful wooden chest measuring approximately 105 × 45 × 45 cm (L × W × H including legs).
The chest is richly adorned with hand-carved geometric and floral motifs, combined with metal plates, bands, rivets and large ring handles. It rests on a low wooden base.
The chest has a beautiful authentic, well-worn appearance with visible signs of age and use. There are, among other things, cracks from drying, wear, discolorations and oxidation of the metal. The chest has not been re-restored or refurbished.
Professionally appraised
The chest was assessed on September 19, 2026 by Drs. P.J.J. de Bruijn of Asian Arts Consultancy, specializing in Asian art.
In the appraisal report the chest is attributed to Western India, probably Gujarat/Kutch, and is said to be related to the so-called Malabar chest. The dating is considered to be the second half of the 19th century to around 1900.
The value determined by the appraiser in the open market is €800.
The original appraisal report is available.
A remarkable antique Indian wooden chest, probably Gujarat/Kutch, from the second half of the 19th century – with a professional appraisal report.
Beautiful and highly characterful wooden chest measuring approximately 105 × 45 × 45 cm (L × W × H including legs).
The chest is richly adorned with hand-carved geometric and floral motifs, combined with metal plates, bands, rivets and large ring handles. It rests on a low wooden base.
The chest has a beautiful authentic, well-worn appearance with visible signs of age and use. There are, among other things, cracks from drying, wear, discolorations and oxidation of the metal. The chest has not been re-restored or refurbished.
Professionally appraised
The chest was assessed on September 19, 2026 by Drs. P.J.J. de Bruijn of Asian Arts Consultancy, specializing in Asian art.
In the appraisal report the chest is attributed to Western India, probably Gujarat/Kutch, and is said to be related to the so-called Malabar chest. The dating is considered to be the second half of the 19th century to around 1900.
The value determined by the appraiser in the open market is €800.
The original appraisal report is available.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
West India
Title additional information
Ant Indian Malabar chest.
Country of origin
India
Material
Wood
Dynastic style/period
British Raj (1858-1947)
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
47 cm
Width
48 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Can Be Locked
No
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