Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19thC Finish - Burgundy Lacquer Used in the old days

Used in the old days for storage of the family dowry

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86 x 32 x 83 (wxdxh cms)

Mounting: Mounted On A Simple Iron Stand

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Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19thC Finish - Burgundy Lacquer Used in the old daysThis intricately carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti. Vibhuti is also referred to as bhasma and is sacred ash used for tikka symbolising the mystic power of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Tikka is applied to the forehead and the ashes serve as a reminder that all existence eventually ends with ash. This box is made from jackfruit and comes from South India, likely Karnataka. The pegs on top are symbolic representations of Shiva Lingam. From