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Large Antique Anglo-Indian Ironbound Pitara Coffer with Hammered Copper Elements
About the Item
A large antique traditional Indian coffer known as a Pitara Chest, meaning Treasure Chest (or more literally ‘a box full of treasures’ in Hindi). 19th c. or earlier, with hammered copper elements, on skid base.
Pitara chests were traditionally used to store a families treasures – from jewellery, manuscripts and silks to family heirlooms, and often containing secret compartments.
Indian Pitara chests are usually rustic, carved or painted, with many having copper, bronze or even silver gilt detailed coverings. Most are from Rajasthan or Gujarat in western India.
Often these chests are now used as sideboards, consoles and storage chests for bedding. They are a good sized utility piece that can be placed anywhere in the home.
This is a unique one off piece which was made by hand many years ago and has stunning hand carved detailing, and a lovely patina which really shows its age and history
Dimensions:
38"h x 51"w x 32"d
Condition:
Good, old patina, scattered hairlines, nicks and scratches, some areas of separation, all consistent with age and use. Lacking wheels. Ready to place.
This Pitara ‘Treasure’ Chest is an old piece and there are some historic repairs and age related marks and wear and tear as you would expect.
- Dimensions:Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Morristown, NJ
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5990239815442
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