Carved Teak Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900
This lovely antique Indian spice box is from the Banswara region of Rajasthan in Northern India. Carved from a single piece of timber with great skill. The lid swivels to reveal nine compartments. One for each spice . The brass decoration has been added later.
Masala boxes & spice boxes were used daily in every household and were integral to every home. This beautifully carved box is a classic example of how divinity permeates everything in India. Boxes like these were used for storing spices, the word "masala" means 'spice mixture' in Hindi
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Carved Teak Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900
This lovely antique Indian spice box is from the Banswara region of Rajasthan in Northern India. Carved from a single piece of timber with great skill. The lid swivels to reveal nine compartments. One for each spice . The brass decoration has been added later.
Masala boxes & spice boxes were used daily in every household and were integral to every home. This beautifully carved box is a classic example of how divinity permeates everything in India. Boxes like these were used for storing spices, the word "masala" means 'spice mixture' in Hindi
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This lovely antique Indian spice box is from the Banswara region of Rajasthan in Northern India. Carved from a single piece of timber with great skill. The lid swivels to reveal nine compartments. One for each spice . The brass decoration has been added later.
Masala boxes & spice boxes were used daily in every household and were integral to every home. This beautifully carved box is a classic example of how divinity permeates everything in India. Boxes like these were used for storing spices, the word "masala" means 'spice mixture' in Hindi
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
