Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) serving as both a large

serving as both a large stool and a coffee table

The style is from Shandong province and has features found in both Shanxi & Jiangsu furniture styles

understated form

characterised by the cobalt blue pigment containing purplish hues

Indian Vibhuti Box From Karnataka - 19thC Material - Elm (Reclaimed) serving as both a largeThis intricately carved antique Indian box was used to store vibhuti. Vibhuti is also referred to as bhasma and is sacred ash used for tikka symbolising the mystic power of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Tikka is applied to the forehead and the ashes serve as a reminder that all existence eventually ends with ash. This style of box is made from jackfruit and is from Karnataka, South India. The pegs on top are symbolic representations of Shiva Lingam. There