Old Root Sculpture For Coffee Table Ca 100 Yrs Old Antique This is almost certainly untrue

This is almost certainly untrue and an assumption by Western dealers inspired by the painted opera scenes that decorate the majority of this style of chest

Originally made in Europe and exported to India as lighting for large homes and palaces in the 19th century candles or oil lamps would have been placed inside with a glass lid to prevent soot from marking the ceiling

With its tall proportions and architectural form

This amazing box is a real showstopper  Dating from the 19th century its "naive" style is really charming

73 x 65 x 38

Old Root Sculpture For Coffee Table Ca 100 Yrs Old Antique This is almost certainly untrueOld Root Sculpture from China Ca 100 Yrs Old Locust wood. Just a lovely piece of old gnarled wood Art in it's raw form From China 73 x 65 x 38 UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 80 More delivery options available on checkout