Rosewood Colonial Malabar Chest

Description

A captivating piece of history - the Portuguese colonial "Malabar chest." This distinctive chest showcases both ornamental beauty and reinforced craftsmanship through its flattened brass cusps elegantly placed along all sides. The front is adorned with a charming brass escutcheon, while a central vase gives life to curvaceous leafy tendrils, culminating in flowers and pendulous fruit carvings. These unique motifs are believed to depict indigenous breadfruit, native to the Malabar region. Condition: Good; wear consistent with age & use, some blemishes & imperfections