Kumkuma Brass Indian Spice Box
Kumkum box, a traditional celled container for holding Kumkuma - different colored powders used for social and religious markings in Hindu culture, often made of Turmeric. Six covered drop-form cells, with hinged lids and bird head finials Bird-form central finial. Made of thick bronze. Six legs. Raj India, 19th century. 3 1/2"-diameter.
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Kumkum box, a traditional celled container for holding Kumkuma - different colored powders used for social and religious markings in Hindu culture, often made of Turmeric. Six covered drop-form cells, with hinged lids and bird head finials Bird-form central finial. Made of thick bronze. Six legs. Raj India, 19th century. 3 1/2"-diameter.
