{"product_id":"monumental-indo-dutch-colonial-sheesham-and-ebony-chest","title":"A Monumental Indo-Dutch Padouk and Ebony Brass-Mounted Chest, circa 1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200 cm wide × 100 cm deep × 100 cm high\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn exceptionally large and imposing \u003cstrong\u003eIndo-Dutch colonial chest\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to circa 1880, constructed principally from richly figured \u003cstrong\u003epadouk\u003c\/strong\u003e with contrasting dark \u003cstrong\u003eebony\u003c\/strong\u003e architectural mouldings and brass mounts.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf monumental proportions, the chest has a broad rectangular hinged top framed by a substantial moulded ebony border. The remarkable expanses of padouk display particularly expressive natural figuring, ranging from sweeping linear grain to tightly knotted and swirling patterns, the timber's rich reddish-brown colour giving the otherwise restrained form considerable visual warmth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is conceived almost architecturally, with the great central panel enclosed between \u003cstrong\u003eebony turned and moulded pilasters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shaped brass corner mounts punctuate the four corners, while an elaborate pierced brass escutcheon is positioned centrally beneath the lid. Corresponding brass mounts ornament the sides and top, their warm golden colour providing a handsome contrast with the richly coloured padouk and almost black ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep, multiple-moulded plinth runs around the base, the chest raised upon substantial \u003cstrong\u003eturned bun feet\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing its powerful proportions. The combination of European-derived architectural detailing with indigenous Asian hardwoods and decorative brasswork is characteristic of the hybrid furniture traditions that developed under Dutch and wider European colonial influence in South and Southeast Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003etwo metres wide and approximately one metre in both height and depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is an unusually monumental example. Its exceptional scale, bold architectural construction and extensive use of beautifully figured padouk give it a commanding presence, while the ebony and brass detailing lends considerable refinement to what was fundamentally conceived as a substantial storage chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndo-Dutch Colonial, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePadouk, ebony and brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 100 × W 200 × D 100 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nwtiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54852237328721,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/centeredfrontviewofHugechest.jpg?v=1789130850","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/monumental-indo-dutch-colonial-sheesham-and-ebony-chest","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}