Stone Shiva Lingam on Iron Stand - Ca 1900's Jewellery Boxes Octagonal Rosewood Table with Bone

Octagonal Rosewood Table with Bone Inlay Work - from the Punjab - Top comes off & base folds - Good quality reproduction

This style of container was widely used across China and Japan

Because of their bijou nature

we love this painted jewelry hut box which has been faithfully created in the traditional Rajasthani style depicting a maharaja & maharani

surface marks and patina consistent with over 200 years of use

Stone Shiva Lingam on Iron Stand - Ca 1900's Jewellery Boxes Octagonal Rosewood Table with BoneShiva Lingams are worshipped in Indian temples and are a symbol of the Hindu god Shiva. These Shiva Lingams come from the Narmada River and are polished and reshaped to a perfect oval shape. The naturally smooth egg shaped stones are also known as Banas. They are regarded as very auspicious by followers of Lord Shiva.