Indian Masala Box From Banswara - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets Date: Early 20th Century (Estimated)

Date: Early 20th Century (Estimated)

These Chinese red leather trunks from Shanghai date to the end of the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911) - circa 1890

The striking red lacquer stands apart from the more commonly encountered natural wood or dark-stained tansu

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Indian Masala Box From Banswara - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets Date: Early 20th Century (Estimated)These old carved teak wood tika boxes from Banswara tribal region in Rajasthan are usually carved from a single piece of teak wood. They were used for storing the red powder used for marking the forehead of Hindus known as a tika mark or bindi. This box dates to the 19th century and is a perfect gift for a collector of village art, each one is unique. They look wonderful displayed in a group on a table. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &