Pay in 4 interest-free payments of $124.38 Learn more
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 10 - Aug 15
From Shanxi province
A beautifully patinated carved teak chapati rolling board
In ancient China
This is an unusual piece that we haven't seen before
Today they make excellent decorative storage pieces and are particularly well suited as coffee table chests or statement interior accents
Iron Bound Teak Merchant Chest From Goa - 19th Century Buddha Statues From Shanxi provinceThis wonderfully patinated antique South Indian teak chest is made in the traditional Goan style and dates to the 19th century. It is made from large planks of forest teak wood and is mounted on wheels. There is a secret compartment (see photos) below the candle box. Merchants used these chests to store valuables; textiles, jewelry, dowry, or cash. Goa was a Portuguese colony from 1510 and the main anchorage for Portuguese armada ships and merchants.
