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Small spice box from the Swat valley (Pakistan) 09.02.1239

A turned and decorated little spice box witrh red and yello colours,  and natural markings of age.  A hand forged hinge closes the box. These boxes were used for spices etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.

  • Ref.:09.02.1239
  • Size:Diameter:85 mm; total height: 85 mm
  • Weight:143 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • Hindukush/Himalaya
  • PAKISTAN
  • Multiple regional tribes

Material

  • VegetalWoodMetalIron

Quality

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

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