Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Box - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood If you don‚¬„¢t like this

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90 x 55 x 93 (wxdxh cms)

140 x 82 x 50 (wxdxh cms)

Wear it loosely around the neck

A near identical example can be found in Japanese Antique Furntiure: A Guide to Evaluating & Restoring by Rosy Clarke

Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Box - 19th Century Material - Neem Wood If you don‚¬„¢t like thisThis style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. This piece dates to the 19th century and has been beautifully constructed using brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. The top on this piece has long since been lost and has an old replacement from the mid 20th century. These pots were well cared for and in