GOLD BRASS SHEET HOPE CHEST

• Origin: These chests typically date from the 19th to early 20th century. They were crafted from dense tropical hardwoods like teak or rosewood, heavily traded along maritime routes connecting India, East Africa (Zanzibar), and the Arabian Peninsula.
• Function: Traditionally used as a bridal coffer (dowry chest) to securely hold a bride’s valuables, textiles, jewelry, and coins.
• Key Features:
  • Ornate, heavy pierced brass sheets and geometric brass stud work covering the wooden base.
  • A distinctive decorative brass hasp/latch centered on the front face.
  • Three matching drawers arranged along the bottom base with drop-pull handles, which is a classic structural hallmark of these regional chests.
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Measures Approximately: 91X52X60cm