Dutch Colonial Chest on Stand From Ceylon -18th Century Green Porcelain Japanese travelling chest -Dansu with

Japanese travelling chest -Dansu with original iron fittings

Dimensions: W60 x D47 x H11 cm

Mirrored Upper Section

Chinese Ancestor Watercolour Painting on Paper - Framed - 19thC

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Dutch Colonial Chest on Stand From Ceylon -18th Century Green Porcelain Japanese travelling chest -Dansu withThis majestic Indo Dutch chest harks back to the colonial days and the 'Spice Wars'. Originally from colonial Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), it dates from the middle of the 18th century. It is beautifully constructed from jackfruit wood with ebony trim and beading. The intricate and flamboyant brass decoration makes this chest incredibly striking. It is an exceptional example of Indo Dutch furniture and would have been owned by a wealthy trader