Masala Dabba - Spice box - Brass

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India, brass Masala Dabba spice container set dating to 1850–1900, single item, 12 cm high by 15 cm wide by 15 cm deep, provenance private collection, in excellent condition with light signs of wear and age.

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Antique brass spice containers; fine '800 antique piece. The item features a deep and irregular patina, small imperfections in the casting or riveted hinges. These containers (often called Haldi Kumkum or Masala Dabba) were everyday tools in Indian homes for religious rituals or to store precious spices. The set consists of small jar-shaped containers linked together, with individual lids and a central handle for transportation.

Dimensions: 15 cm x 15 cm x 12 cm
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Antique brass spice containers; fine '800 antique piece. The item features a deep and irregular patina, small imperfections in the casting or riveted hinges. These containers (often called Haldi Kumkum or Masala Dabba) were everyday tools in Indian homes for religious rituals or to store precious spices. The set consists of small jar-shaped containers linked together, with individual lids and a central handle for transportation.

Dimensions: 15 cm x 15 cm x 12 cm
Photos are an integral part of the description.

Details

Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
India
Material
Brass
Designer/artist/maker
Masala Dabba
Dynastic style/period
20th - early (WW I)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
ItalyVerified
307
Objects sold
100%
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