Lacquered Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood This piece has original painting

This piece has original painting which has been worn over time giving the piece a rustic feel

46 x 30 x 23 (wxdxh cms)

This table is a reproduction piece combining bone inlay & rosewood veneer

it was traditionally used to hold kumkum—the sacred red powder applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi in Hindu ritual practice

It's decorated with faded giltwork which would once have depicted scenes from the countryside

Lacquered Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood This piece has original paintingThis 19th century lacquered tobacco box from Rajasthan is a rare survivor of a once common tradition. Originally used for storing tobacco or opium, these vessels were sealed to protect their contents from moisture. Today, examples like this particularly those retaining their vibrant lacquer are increasingly difficult to find. This piece is distinguished by its flattened circular form and its bold patterning: undulating red wave motifs radiate from the