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At first glance, a Zanzibar chest appears as an exquisite antique—its brass surface glowing with age, its intricate design hinting at tales untold. But these aren’t just decorative relics; they are cultural artifacts, born of centuries of global trade and steeped in meaning.

If you’ve ever stumbled across a Zanzibar chest—richly studded with brass, wrapped in mystery, and emanating an old-world charm—you’ve encountered a masterpiece born from centuries of global exchange and spiritual symbolism.

Brass Engraved & Studded Zanzibar Coffer Chests are distinctive, highly decorative wooden chests that originated in Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania. 

Chasing involves the detailed engraving or imprinting of designs into metal (typically brass, in the case of Zanzibar chests). The word "chasing" comes from the French word chasser, meaning "to drive out," which reflects the way artisans work the metal surface to create design reliefs and textures.