Exceptional chest belonging to a group of utilitarian objects with mother-of-pearl decoration, made in Gujarat for the local market and for exporting. The casket has an uncharacteristically large size within the scope of this extensive production.

Its ancient design corresponds to an Indian subcontinent typology characteristic of Islamic contexts predating the arrival of the Portuguese. The lavish and intricate decoration reflects the influence of the international Timurid style. Closely similar to the example (40.0 x 55.0 x 32.0 cm) at the Descalzas Reales Monastery collection, in Madrid (inv. 00612591).

 

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