Lacquered Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood This table is a reproduction

This table is a reproduction piece combining bone inlay & rosewood veneer

46 x 30 x 23 (wxdxh cms)

Each candlestick retains the original hand-turned shaping of the takhat leg

it was traditionally used to hold kumkum—the sacred red powder applied to the forehead as a tika or bindi in Hindu ritual practice

each one is unique

Lacquered Tobacco Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Material - Chicken Wing Wood This table is a reproductionThis 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