Indian Masala Box From Banswara - 19th Century Shelf Offering by (either Mallappa or

Offering by (either Mallappa or Lingappa) Rāya in the year saka 1081 (1781 CE)

particularly suited to a hallway

allowing skilled printers to create richly layered textiles with rhythm and accuracy

and a generously proportioned storage compartment concealed behind the twin doors

65 x 38 x 71 (wxdxh cms)

Indian Masala Box From Banswara - 19th Century Shelf Offering by (either Mallappa orThese 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 &