Box (3) - Wood - old boxes for tika
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Three lacquered wooden tika boxes from Rajasthan, India, dating to the first half of the 20th century, in good used condition with minor signs of aging, each with dimensions around 10.5 cm high and 7 cm in diameter, and a second box with its original mirror inside the lid.
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Attention, these are almost the last!.. Very beautiful gift for the holidays....
Set of 3 antique tika boxes from Rajasthan, India.
Sumptuous colors.
These boxes are lacquered wood. They were used as makeup boxes for the tika, the red/orange powder used by Indian women. These tika boxes are old; they date from the first half of the 20th century. It is increasingly difficult to find such beautiful and old ones because for decades plastic and tin have replaced these magnificent wooden boxes.
The tilak or tika is the red mark placed on the foreheads of devout Hindus when they visit temples to perform their offerings. The tika symbolizes the eye of knowledge. Wives are adorned with it to indicate their marital status.
Dimensions and weight:
Box 1: H 10 cm, Ø 7 cm, 195 g Photos 4 to 7
Box 2: H 11 cm, Ø 7.5 cm, 200 g Photos 8 to 12
Box 3: H 10.5 cm, Ø 7 cm, 155 g Photos 13 to 15
The 2nd box has preserved inside the lid its original mirror (see photo), which is very rare.
Antique dealer specializing in Asian arts, my positive rating is 100%. I only sell old objects acquired on site during my numerous travels. These are in no way reproductions.
In order for you to appreciate the quality of the object, I am including numerous photos taken from various angles. These photos are an integral part of the description. All photos are taken in natural light.
Carefully packed, this item will be delivered to your home by bpost Belgium.
Attention, these are almost the last!.. Very beautiful gift for the holidays....
Set of 3 antique tika boxes from Rajasthan, India.
Sumptuous colors.
These boxes are lacquered wood. They were used as makeup boxes for the tika, the red/orange powder used by Indian women. These tika boxes are old; they date from the first half of the 20th century. It is increasingly difficult to find such beautiful and old ones because for decades plastic and tin have replaced these magnificent wooden boxes.
The tilak or tika is the red mark placed on the foreheads of devout Hindus when they visit temples to perform their offerings. The tika symbolizes the eye of knowledge. Wives are adorned with it to indicate their marital status.
Dimensions and weight:
Box 1: H 10 cm, Ø 7 cm, 195 g Photos 4 to 7
Box 2: H 11 cm, Ø 7.5 cm, 200 g Photos 8 to 12
Box 3: H 10.5 cm, Ø 7 cm, 155 g Photos 13 to 15
The 2nd box has preserved inside the lid its original mirror (see photo), which is very rare.
Antique dealer specializing in Asian arts, my positive rating is 100%. I only sell old objects acquired on site during my numerous travels. These are in no way reproductions.
In order for you to appreciate the quality of the object, I am including numerous photos taken from various angles. These photos are an integral part of the description. All photos are taken in natural light.
Carefully packed, this item will be delivered to your home by bpost Belgium.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
175 g
Specific region of origin
Rajasthan
Title additional information
old boxes for tika
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
India
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10.5 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
