Iron Bound Coffee Table Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Trays all executed in low relief

all executed in low relief across the body and lid

the clay is broken to reveal a finished bowl

carved figural decoration

The strict frontal pose and symmetrical throne setting confirm the work’s original function as a ritual ancestor portrait

This elm Kang Cabinet is ideal for use beneath a T

Iron Bound Coffee Table Chest From Gujarat - 19th Century Trays all executed in low reliefThis striking 19th century teak chest from Gujarat is a superb example of traditional Indian craftsmanship, combining strength, utility, and decorative detail. Constructed from solid teak and heavily reinforced with iron banding, the exterior is richly adorned with geometric panels, studded brass bosses, and robust iron fittings. This chest would originally have been taller and has been reduced in height to make a practical coffee table with a deep,