Teak Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Period - Taishō With original painting - a

With original painting - a very good example of rare Tibetan furniture

28 x 28 x 26 (wxdxh cms)

Condition: Excellent

This Chinese altar table is made in classic Ming style dating from the 19th century and from Shanxi province in Northern China

flowing clouds and finely detailed scales reflect the exceptional craftsmanship that made Chinese blue and white porcelain famous throughout the world

Teak Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Period - Taishō With original painting - aThis beautifully hand carved tika box originates from the Banswara tribal region of Rajasthan and dates to around 1900. Expertly shaped from a single block of teak wood, it was traditionally used to hold kumkumthe sacred red powder applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi in Hindu ritual practice. The surface is decorated with incised lotus and star motifs, symbols of purity and spiritual awakening. Rising from the centre is a stylised horse finial,