India Lacquered Box Painted Floral Nut Trinket Container Late 20th C

Name: India Lacquered Box Painted Floral Nut Trinket Container Late 20th C
SKU: INV2120
Price: 10.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£10.00

Inventory Code: INV2120

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🌟 Product Details

🆔 Inventory Code INV2120 Ⓜ️ Material Wood 🏳️ OriginIndian 🏛️ Period 20th Century 🅂 SubjectBox 🏷️ Marked Unmarked

📜 Description
A charming small vintage Indian lacquer box, traditionally used to store betel nut, spices, or small personal items. This round box is crafted in wood or papier-mâché and finished in glossy black lacquer, hand-painted with vivid red, yellow, green, and orange folk motifs.

The domed lid features a bold star-shaped floral medallion, while the sides are decorated with scrollwork and dotted borders. The interior is simply black-lacquered, with signs of age and practical use.

📜 Details– Origin: India– Material: Lacquer over wood or papier-mâché– Technique: Hand-painted– Function: Betel nut box / trinket box / decorative lidded container– Decoration: Floral and geometric motifs in bright enamel colours

💡 Collector’s Note:This type of box is often associated with traditional Indian domestic crafts and decorative storage for paan (betel nut) or cosmetic items. Each piece is unique and brightly painted, reflecting regional folk art traditions.

🔍 Condition
GOOD – rustic condition with minor surface wear, small scuffs and tooling marks consistent with age and handmade nature. Please see photos for full details.

📐 Sizes
Height 3.0 CM Diameter 5.0 CM

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