Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Red Elm such artworks combine sacred imagery

such artworks combine sacred imagery with handwritten astrological script

The founder of the state was Amir Khan

Panjurli is usually seen with a boar head

The interior compartments are similarly initialled

This console is particular useful as it has 4 drawers with intricate ceramic handles

Lacquer Pot From Rajasthan - Ca 1920 Material - Red Elm such artworks combine sacred imageryThese carved teak wood tika boxes from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan are fine examples of traditional village craftsmanship. Typically carved from a single block of teak wood, each box is fitted with a domed lid topped by a small finial. The surface retains traces of its original red and yellow pigments, worn with age into a rich, textured patina. Such boxes were used to store the red powder (kumkum or sindoor) applied to the forehead as a