{"product_id":"indian-brass-peacock-cosmetic-box","title":"Brass Peacock Cosmetic Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful well patinated Indian brass box is formed in the shape of a blossoming lotus flower with a central peacock. The compartments all open to reveal storage for bindi, used in India for the application of tika powder to a Hindu's forehead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese boxes come from Rajasthan and are highly collectible. Note that the peacock's tail has historic damage visible in photographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeacocks roam freely in Rajasthan and are a symbol of good luck. You see them carved on the beams over doorways and windows, on masala and tika boxes, betelnut cutters to name but a few examples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA similar example can be found on page 74 of \u003cem\u003eThe Everyday Art of India\u003c\/em\u003e by Robert F. Bussabarger \u0026amp; Betty Dashew Robins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFrom India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53550865154357,"sku":"A02479","price":65.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A02479.jpg?v=1789232197","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/indian-brass-peacock-cosmetic-box","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}