Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century Garden antique tiffin boxes like this

antique tiffin boxes like this are sought after not only as nostalgic culinary objects but also as practical storage pieces

It incorporates the very best of Gujarati architecture with delicately carved elephant and peacock corbels

86 x 46 x 112 (wxdxh cms)

180 x 45 x 88 (wxdxh cms)

5 x 2 x 30 (wxdxh cms)

Soapstone Peacock Turban Hanger From Dungarpur - 19th Century Garden antique tiffin boxes like thisThis Indian soapstone turban hanger (called a khunti in Hindi) has been carved in the shape of a peacock. Originating in Dungarpur in the Banswara tribal area of Rajasthan, this would have been used daily for turbans or a clothes peg They are often seen in palaces & houses of the wealthier classes, normally plastered into the wall, other animals like horses and parrots are quite common too. A unique and quirky piece of social history. Dimensions: 15 x