Indian Tika Ash Holder From Karnataka - Ca 1900 Material - Chicken Wing Wood The style is from Shekhawati

The style is from Shekhawati

The deep carving style shows a strong Mughal influence

Date: 1920s

These cherry bangla shades by Samarkand do just that

It would make a great coffee table with storage or used as a blanket box for the end of a king size or double bed

Indian Tika Ash Holder From Karnataka - Ca 1900 Material - Chicken Wing Wood The style is from ShekhawatiThis charming Indian teak wood box was used for storing tika the forehead marking used by Hindus. This box was made circa 1900. It takes the form of a chariot pulled by two Nandi Bulls. The Nandi bull is a symbol of Lord Shiva and cows are still revered and continue to wander the streets in India. Traces of the original blue paint are still evident while the rest of the piece has developed a wonderful patina. Tika boxes are a perfect gift for a