Brass Peacock Cosmetic Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century
This beautiful well patinated Indian brass box is formed in the shape of a blossoming lotus flower with a central peacock. The compartments all open to reveal storage for bindi, used in India for the application of tika powder to a Hindu's forehead.
These boxes come from Rajasthan and are highly collectible. Note that the peacock's tail has historic damage visible in photographs.
Peacocks roam freely in Rajasthan and are a symbol of good luck. You see them carved on the beams over doorways and windows, on masala and tika boxes, betelnut cutters to name but a few examples.
References:
A similar example can be found on page 74 of The Everyday Art of India by Robert F. Bussabarger & Betty Dashew Robins
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Brass Peacock Cosmetic Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century
This beautiful well patinated Indian brass box is formed in the shape of a blossoming lotus flower with a central peacock. The compartments all open to reveal storage for bindi, used in India for the application of tika powder to a Hindu's forehead.
These boxes come from Rajasthan and are highly collectible. Note that the peacock's tail has historic damage visible in photographs.
Peacocks roam freely in Rajasthan and are a symbol of good luck. You see them carved on the beams over doorways and windows, on masala and tika boxes, betelnut cutters to name but a few examples.
References:
A similar example can be found on page 74 of The Everyday Art of India by Robert F. Bussabarger & Betty Dashew Robins
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This beautiful well patinated Indian brass box is formed in the shape of a blossoming lotus flower with a central peacock. The compartments all open to reveal storage for bindi, used in India for the application of tika powder to a Hindu's forehead.
These boxes come from Rajasthan and are highly collectible. Note that the peacock's tail has historic damage visible in photographs.
Peacocks roam freely in Rajasthan and are a symbol of good luck. You see them carved on the beams over doorways and windows, on masala and tika boxes, betelnut cutters to name but a few examples.
References:
A similar example can be found on page 74 of The Everyday Art of India by Robert F. Bussabarger & Betty Dashew Robins
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
