165.00
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Splendid old medium sized spice box 09.02.1241

A turned and decorated lidded spice box witrh dark red and brown colours, and natural signs of age.  The lid has beautiful incised decorations. The box has a nice patina. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.

  • Ref.:09.02.1241
  • Size:Diameter: 150 mm; total height: 115 mm
  • Weight:360 gr

Category

  • Spice Boxes 09.02Central Asia - Hindukush 29.05
  • Containers & Household Items 09REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • AFGHANISTANPAKISTAN
  • Not specified

Material

  • VegetalWood

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic valueGood overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

165.00
CHF
$