Carved Tikka Ash Box From Kerala - 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer Bulb: B22 bayonet (max 60w)

Bulb: B22 bayonet (max 60w) - not included (available with £5 surcharge)

This one was used in the markets as a shopkeepers cashbox

This piece is made from Elm and came from the house of an official - it was used beside the kang - a heated platform bed

The print is likely a copy of a painting by Chotu painted circa 1860-1870 and now owned by The Met in New York

Craft beautiful works of art with our calligraphy brush featuring a bamboo handle

Carved Tikka Ash Box From Kerala - 19th Century Finish - Grey Lacquer Bulb: B22 bayonet (max 60w)This carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti and is decorated with nandi bulls at each corner. Vibhuti is also referred to as bhasma and is sacred ash used for tikka symbolising the mystic power of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The nandi bull is the mount of Lord Shiva. Tikka is applied to the forehead and the ashes serve as a reminder that all existence eventually ends with ash. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50