Chest with painted decoration, South India, Karala, early 20th century Small rectangular chest with four legs opening on the top. Made of light wood with geometrical decoration painted then varnished with friezes of squares on the crenellated tip and spiral scrolls. Front lock and metal trimmings riveted on the edges. 32 x 41,5 x 25,5 cm Wood cracked, missing a foot, scratches, missing key. A Painted Casket, South India, Kerala, early 20th century