Brass Bound Teak Military Chest From Hyderabad -19th Century Material - Pine It is called kponyungo or

It is called kponyungo or funeral head mask

Beautifully made with a wooden hinged lid

This antique Tibetan torgam cabinet is from the Kham region in Eastern Tibet

every elephant has a distressed paint finish

while the reverse offers a bold contrast with vertical bands of yellow

Brass Bound Teak Military Chest From Hyderabad -19th Century Material - Pine It is called kponyungo orThese Anglo Indian military chests were originally used by officers of the British Indian Army to carry their kit and personal possessions whilst on tour. This one is from Hyderabad. The central plate would originally have been etched with a name. As they had to withstand a lot of punishment in transit, they were exceptionally well made. The front, sides, and top are all made from single planks of teak wood. This particular chest retains its original