Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Box - 19th Century Material - Pear Wood The practice of lacquering came

The practice of lacquering came from Sindh many Sindhi people migrated to Rajasthan and Kutch bringing tradition with them

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Indian boxes and chests were made bespoke

The horseshoe chair design originated in the Ming dynasty (1368 -1644) more than 500 years ago

pierced jali work decoration

Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Box - 19th Century Material - Pear Wood The practice of lacquering cameThis 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