Indian Wood Box

Black wood, no ornament, and everything that goes in is private.

This box was made in India in the 20th century of teak wood. Boxes and chests of this kind were commonly used for storing textiles, papers and household goods. The form is a long, low chest with a flat, slightly overhanging lid and a molded foot. The sides are plain planks, darkened almost to black, with faint grain and scattered scratches showing the years. The corners are crisp and the proportions are deliberate and quiet.

About twelve inches high and twenty-seven wide. A coffee table, with a discreet interior.