Brass Peacock Cosmetic Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Period - Meiji the carving is excellent and

the carving is excellent and depicts a classic Mughal influenced mihrab arch with stylised parrots

This sideboard from Qinghai province in North-Western China on the border with Mongolia & has original painting

It comes complete with its original bone/ivory contents

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Brass Peacock Cosmetic Box From Rajasthan - 19th Century Period - Meiji the carving is excellent andThis 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