Indian Sindoor Dani Brass Box From Kerala - 19thC

Sindoor dani were used for holding valuable spices and powders. Sindoor translates from Hindi as 'vermillion' and the word 'dani' to 'compartment.'

This piece is especially lovely as it has its original rich red vermillion inside. The lid is adorned with parrots & peacocks. It can be used to store small trinkets, or used as a decorative curiosity.

For a similar example see page 47 of Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi' by Jyotindra Jain & Aarti Aggarwala. 

Dimensions:

5 x 7 x 10 (wxdxh cms)

From India

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