Indian Sindoor Dani Brass Box From Kerala - 19thC Hundi Hanging Lamps toran hangings are protective and

toran hangings are protective and auspicious ornaments within the home

or simply as a decorative object that brings cultural depth and character into an interior

folds and minor marks consistent with age

This striking rectangular mirror from India is hand carved from sustainable mango wood and decorated with traces of soft colouring

or bell metal using the lost wax process (cire perdue) and were made in Kerela

Indian Sindoor Dani Brass Box From Kerala - 19thC Hundi Hanging Lamps toran hangings are protective andSindoor dani were used for holding valuable spices and powders. Sindoor translates from Hindi as 'vermillion' and the word 'dani' to 'compartment.' This piece is especially lovely as it has its original rich red vermillion inside. The lid is adorned with parrots & peacocks. It can be used to store small trinkets, or used as a decorative curiosity. For a similar example see page 47 of Museums of India 'National Handicrafts & Handlooms Museum New Delhi'