Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1850 Sold and received a gold medal

and received a gold medal there in 1848

National Gallery of Scotland

the lid with a cloud decoration background & decorated with Taotie mask motifs

Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh

Antique 19thC Zanzibar Omani Teak & Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest 1850 Sold and received a gold medalA very attractive antique 'Zanzibar' teak and brass stud work with copper overlay dowry chest, circa 1850. A fine quality antique Zanzibar dowry chest, the hinge lidded chest is profusely decorated with brass studwork and copper cladding in geometric designs. The chest has substantial brass carrying handles to the side, the lid with engraved strap hinges to the underside and a heavy brass locking hasp to the front. Inside is a clean and aroma free