Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (11) Architectural A large vintage tin advertising

A large vintage tin advertising sign from India

This stunning bowl originated in Persia in the 1750s

This was made using hand-coiled clay and has an unglazed finish

This specific box

Late 19th Century Red Tikka Box (11) Architectural A large vintage tin advertisingThis stunning box originated in India and is known as a Tikka box. This box was handcrafted from wood and has a faded rich red colour, apart from the inside which is stained orange from the powder. It has a circular shape with a distinct hand carved lid on top. Originally, it was used to store sacred powders such as kumkum powder or vermillion. They are then used for applying a bindi or tilak on the forehead during religious ceremonies or as a