Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19thC Seating This was later changed to

This was later changed to the sacrifice of bulls hence the significance of this piece

A museum quality reproduction Bronze Tang Dynasty Style Horse

With three drawers for storage

He has tightly curled hair with central miniature shrine

It is in its original unpolished condition

Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19thC Seating This was later changed toThis intricately carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti. Vibhuti is also referred to as bhasma and is sacred ash used for tikka symbolising the mystic power of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Tikka is applied to the forehead and the ashes serve as a reminder that all existence eventually ends with ash. This style of box is made from jackfruit and is from Karnataka, South India. The pegs on top are symbolic representations of Shiva Lingam. There