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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 26th August 2013, 06:43 PM

Salaams all,
Portuguese Chests often used for weapons on board ships and typically on the Fort Gun line. Originally made to transport sugar and spices. Pre 1650 Muscat.

Below is a huge antique wheeled chest ... "The Javanese Weapons Chest".

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

26th August 2013, 06:43 PM	#7
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams all, Portuguese Chests often used for weapons on board ships and typically on the Fort Gun line. Originally made to transport sugar and spices. Pre 1650 Muscat. Below is a huge antique wheeled chest ... "The Javanese Weapons Chest". Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 26th August 2013 at 07:01 PM.