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Medium spice box Punjab (Pakistan) 09.02.156

A turned and decorated lidded spice box with a warm red and black colours,  and natural markings of age. These boxes were used for spices like black pepper, cumin, tea, cinnamon, saffron, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.

  • Ref.:09.02.156
  • Size:Diameter: 180 mm; total height:140 mm
  • Weight:697 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • PAKISTANAFGHANISTAN
  • Multiple regional tribes

Material

  • VegetalWood

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic valueExcellent overall condition

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