Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Box - 19th Century
This style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. This piece dates to the 19thĀ century and has been beautifully constructed using brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. The top on this piece has long since been lost and has an old replacement from the mid 20thĀ century.Ā These pots were well cared for and in constant use.Ā Ā
These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find.
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From India
References:
Similar examples can also be found in 'Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan' by A Nath & F Wacziarg, page 125.
See Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum: New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala - Page 49.Ā
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Brass & Teak Indian Tobacco Box - 19th Century
This style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. This piece dates to the 19thĀ century and has been beautifully constructed using brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. The top on this piece has long since been lost and has an old replacement from the mid 20thĀ century.Ā These pots were well cared for and in constant use.Ā Ā
These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Ā
From India
References:
Similar examples can also be found in 'Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan' by A Nath & F Wacziarg, page 125.
See Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum: New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala - Page 49.Ā
Ā
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
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This style of pot was used for tobacco and opium and is a real collector's piece. This piece dates to the 19thĀ century and has been beautifully constructed using brass and teakwood which has developed a great patina with age. These pots are found in Rajasthan & Gujarat and are made from a single piece of wood. The top on this piece has long since been lost and has an old replacement from the mid 20thĀ century.Ā These pots were well cared for and in constant use.Ā Ā
These pots are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Ā
From India
References:
Similar examples can also be found in 'Arts & Crafts of Rajasthan' by A Nath & F Wacziarg, page 125.
See Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum: New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala - Page 49.Ā
Ā
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
