Carved Teak Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Style - Tianqiuping 'Bottle' Vases This patchwork of colours and

This patchwork of colours and textures gives you a real sense of age

hand-carved floral decoration

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It was beautifully hand painted nearly a century ago and made by 'M

The surface shows some really good age with a beautiful patina and signs of wear and old paint that add to it's charm

Carved Teak Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Style - Tianqiuping 'Bottle' Vases This patchwork of colours andThis lovely antique Indian spice box is from the Banswara region of Rajasthan in Northern India. Carved from a single piece of timber with great skill. The lid swivels to reveal nine compartments. One for each spice . The brass decoration has been added later. Masala boxes & spice boxes were used daily in every household and were integral to every home. This beautifully carved box is a classic example of how divinity permeates everything in India.