A boldly proportioned Indian teak chest from the early 1800s, hand-carved with intricate foliate and geometric motifs across the front and sides, and featuring Sanskrit inscriptions carved into the lid—suggesting ceremonial or sacred use. The interior is lined in a deep, natural red pigment, which was often used in spiritual or protective contexts.
Crafted from dense old-growth teak, the coffer displays hand-wrought iron hardware and time-worn surfaces that speak to its age and authenticity. Its size and construction suggest it once stored textiles, ritual items in a temple, or valuables in an affluent household. A rare and culturally significant artifact rooted in Indian religious and artistic traditions.
Dimensions:
W: 51″
D: 31″
H: 26″
