Teak Masala Box From Banswara - Ca 1900 Indo Dutch Material: Hand carved yellow Jaisalmer

Material: Hand carved yellow Jaisalmer sandstone

Features: Brass-bound construction

This particular form was found across Gujarat and Maharashtra

white paintwork and mirror panels

Made from rivetted iron - from the Punjab

Teak Masala Box From Banswara - Ca 1900 Indo Dutch Material: Hand carved yellow JaisalmerThis lovely antique Indian spice box is from the region of Rajasthan in Northern India. 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. The lid swivels in the traditional way to reveal five compartments. A perfect