Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Orange & White Porcelain a town in Northern Rajasthan

a town in Northern Rajasthan

and geometric blocks

Traditional design around the border and decorated with deer and birds

This Chinese Walnut topped side table dates from the early 20th century and originally came from Shanxi Province

The top and bottom sets of doors open to reveal one large space separated by three shelves

Masala Box From Rajasthan - Ca 1900 Orange & White Porcelain a town in Northern RajasthanThis beautifully shaped carved teak masala box comes from the Banswara tribal region of southern Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century. Like many examples from the area, it is carved from a single piece of dense teak wood, giving it a pleasing weight and a smooth, tactile surface. The domed lid pivots open from a sculptural finial, revealing five interior compartmentsfour for spices and one central welloriginally used for storing essential