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Place of Origin: African
19th Century Antique Moroccan Hand Painted Wood Berber Chest
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century Moroccan Berber chest is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Made from pine wood, it features beautifully painted sides and top, showcasing intricate patterns and vibra...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique African Blanket Chests

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Pine

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a w...
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Mid-19th Century Other Antique African Blanket Chests

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Zanzibar Wood & Brass Studded Coffee Cocktail Table Trunk Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely rare Zanzibar trunk, 19th century. Brass studded decorations all-over with brass clad panels. Three bottom drawers and top opens for storage as w...
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1920s Islamic Vintage African Blanket Chests

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Brass

19th Century Zanzibar Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a 19th century Zanzibar storage chest. The chest was created in the mid-19th century. The teak case is adorned with cut and open work brass strapping i...
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Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique African Blanket Chests

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Brass

Zanzibar 19th Century Dowry Chest
Located in Nantwich, GB
A rare mid 19th century Zanzibar chest out fitted with bronze sheet and brass studs in a stunning design on the front, sides and top. Dowry chests have a well documented history as i...
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Mid-19th Century Antique African Blanket Chests

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Zanzibar Chest in Teak Wood with Brass Overlay and Studs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare early 20th century handcrafted Zanzibar blanket chest with brass metal overlay and brass studs throughout. The antique trunk is comprised of solid carved teak wood and features ornate brass interior hinges. The interior is also fitted with a candle box on the upper left corner. The chest is adorned with ornate brass metal corner plates and brass studs throughout, creating a series of geometric symbols and Moorish inspired patterns. The patterns on the top of the trunk are said to symbolize the Fountain of Youth. The chest features a hand-carved ebonized wood base and brass carrying handles. Exquisitely detailed with magnificent craftsmanship. Originally used for travels and often for the exports of good. Makes a great coffee table or accent piece or entryway chest.
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Early 20th Century Tribal African Blanket Chests

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Brass

Rustic Wooden Moroccan Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
A rustic chest made in Morocco with a removable lid and metal hardware.
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20th Century African Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

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Antique 19th Century Zanzibar Shirazi Brass Stud & Copper Clad Dowry Chest, 1850
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Antique Embossed Metal Oak Banded Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest with Insert
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19thc Original Salmon & Decorated Pennsylvania Blanket Chest
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19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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19th Century Swedish Marriage Chest
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H 20.48 in W 37.01 in D 25.2 in
Chinese Camphor Wood Sailor's Large Brass-Bound Sea or Campaign Chest & Lock
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
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19th Century Brass-studded Zanzibar Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
Located in Wilson, NC
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Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
Zanzibar Studded African Walnut Trunk
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Original Painted Moorish Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Really unusual 19th C original painted Moorish coffer. Great decoration. 1890. Dimensions 52.5 inches (133 cms) wide 16 inches (41 cms) deep 26 inches (66 cms) high.
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Decorative Moroccan Coffer
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
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20th Century African Blanket Chests

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Decorative Moroccan Coffer
Decorative Moroccan Coffer
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Moroccan Carved Inlaid Bone 1850s Era Trunk Chest Coffee Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900
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