Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers

Large Decorative Brass Zanzibar Trunk with Drawers This chest is in fact a mule chest as it has 2 drawers at the bottom decorated with brass studs and fretwork and the brass hasp can be secured by adding you own clasp. Chests like this were often used in the export of spices, rugs, and silks from the Spice Islands to the West. The chest has brass carrying handles and a large candle compartment inside. The chest is 17” high, 42” long and 17” wide. A superb piece showing the wonderful craftsmanship of the brass workers. Ref: Sc119