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Antique wood Tikka box from North India. These beautiful wood painted heirlooms were traditionally used to store the powder for … Read more Antique wood Tikka box from North India. These beautiful wood painted heirlooms were traditionally used to store the powder for tilaka, a Hindu mark worn on the forehead and other parts of the body. The colored powder was made from sandalwood paste, ashes, kumkum, sindhoor, clay, or other substances. Each Tikka box is unique in original patina and painted finish and sizes may vary slightly. Signs of age including cracks to be expected. Each is sold individually. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 6ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. Signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. less
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