Indian Sindoor Dani Brass Box From Kerala - 19thC
Sindoor daniĀ were used for holding valuable spices and powders. Sindoor translates from Hindi as 'vermillion' and the word 'dani' to 'compartment.'
ThisĀ piece is especially lovely as it has its original rich red vermillion inside. TheĀ lid is adorned with parrots & peacocks. It can be used to store small trinkets, or used as a decorative curiosity.
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For a similar example see page 47 ofĀ Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala.Ā
Dimensions:
5 x 7 x 10 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
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Indian Sindoor Dani Brass Box From Kerala - 19thC
Sindoor daniĀ were used for holding valuable spices and powders. Sindoor translates from Hindi as 'vermillion' and the word 'dani' to 'compartment.'
ThisĀ piece is especially lovely as it has its original rich red vermillion inside. TheĀ lid is adorned with parrots & peacocks. It can be used to store small trinkets, or used as a decorative curiosity.
Ā
For a similar example see page 47 ofĀ Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala.Ā
Dimensions:
5 x 7 x 10 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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Sindoor daniĀ were used for holding valuable spices and powders. Sindoor translates from Hindi as 'vermillion' and the word 'dani' to 'compartment.'
ThisĀ piece is especially lovely as it has its original rich red vermillion inside. TheĀ lid is adorned with parrots & peacocks. It can be used to store small trinkets, or used as a decorative curiosity.
Ā
For a similar example see page 47 ofĀ Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi'Ā by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala.Ā
Dimensions:
5 x 7 x 10 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
