Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (10) Ceiling Lights dating back to the Meiji

dating back to the Meiji Period (1868-1912)

It was used as a grain store but also as a funerary object

Here we have a striking antique

Today it will look amazing in any room - a bathroom cabinet

Along the perimeter of the money box you may notice heavy iron rivets (studs) this design feature was a security measure making it difficult for thieves to smash open the box

Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (10) Ceiling Lights dating back to the MeijiThis stunning box originated in India and is known as a Tikka box. This box was handcrafted from wood and has a faded rich red colour, apart from the inside which is stained orange from the powder. It has a circular shape with a distinct hand carved lid on top. Originally, it was used to store sacred powders such as kumkum powder or vermillion. They are then used for applying a bindi or tilak on the forehead during religious ceremonies or as a