Late 19th Century Indian Red Tikka Box (6) Fabric This jardiniere originated in Shang-Don

This jardiniere originated in Shang-Don in the 1920s

Still can be used but not as strong as it should be

This stunning kitchenalia piece originated in India and was handmade from brass and wood

likely holding clarified butter or local spirits

Taking a closer look at the iron lid

Late 19th Century Indian Red Tikka Box (6) Fabric This jardiniere originated in Shang-DonThis stunning box originated in India and is known as a Tikka box. This box was handcrafted from wood and, due to its age, has a faded deep red colour, apart from the inside which is black with remnants of orange 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