Bijapur Painted Black Temple Box

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Found in the North west desert of India, this original ceremonial Tikka box has a lovely distressed black painted finish. Tikka is a dot worn during ceremonies or celebrations usually on the forehead, made of vermillion and sandalwood powder. This large Tikka or spice container has a hand-turned wooden body with a pagoda style lid. This gorgeous vintage India box was used in temples and households to store the powder. *Era: Vintage *Material: Wood *Size: 6.75"(DM) x 7.5"(H) *Color: Distressed Black Patina *Condition: Wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be consider defects but rather part of its character & historical value. Found in Rajasthan **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting.

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