Lacquered Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood 115 x21 ( wxd cms)

115 x21 ( wxd cms)

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and work particularly well beside a sofa or placed symmetrically on either side of a mantelpiece

46 x 30 x 23 (wxdxh cms)

but it is not surprising for glass that has survived around100yrs

Lacquered Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood 115 x21 ( wxd cms)This 19th century lacquered tobacco box from Rajasthan is a rare survivor of a once common tradition. Originally used for storing tobacco or opium, these vessels were sealed to protect their contents from moisture. Today, examples like this particularly those retaining their vibrant lacquer are increasingly difficult to find. This piece is distinguished by its flattened circular form and its bold patterning: undulating red wave motifs radiate from the