Brass Peacock Cosmetic Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Morocco The front falls open to

The front falls open to reveal a calligraphic papered interior

A beautiful carved stone lion from Gujarat

The composition consciously imitates a Tibetan rug field

using traditional mortise and tenon joinery

there are multiple points of wear

Brass Peacock Cosmetic Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Origin - Morocco The front falls open toThis 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. These boxes come from Rajasthan and are highly collectible. Note that the peacock's tail has historic damage visible in photographs. Peacocks roam freely in Rajasthan and are a symbol of good luck. You see