Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Hundi Hanging Lamps x x (wxdxh cms)

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and worn it to ward off evil or attract good fortune

Material: Teak wood with iron fittings

292cm tall x 16

it's an old tradition in China and used commonly at weddings and celebrations

Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Hundi Hanging Lamps x x (wxdxh cms)This beautifully shaped carved teak masala box comes from the Banswara tribal region of southern Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Like many examples from the area, it is carved from a single piece of dense teak wood, giving it a pleasing weight and a smooth, tactile surface. The domed lid pivots open from a sculptural finial, revealing five interior compartmentsfour for spices and one central welloriginally used for storing essential