Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps Chinese Money Sheep - Brass

Chinese Money Sheep - Brass

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Candles or oil lamps were placed inside the glass bell and the glass lid prevented soot from marking the ceiling of the palace or the tent

timeworn character

Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Hundi Hanging Lamps Chinese Money Sheep - BrassAn old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood. Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often