INDIAN MAKE UP BOX. TIKA. SXIX.

Description:
- Make-up box with coloured powder, from India.
- It is a small box divided in seven departments, containing make-up powders of different colours. In India it is called Tika.
- This type of box is used to store coloured powder make-up for Hindu ceremonial beauty rituals.
- In this case, the box retains almost all the original colours, except for three, where only the remnants remain.
- It is divided into blue, yellow, pink/magenta, vermilion red, green, orange/brown and violet.
- The central part consists of a fleuron with a peacock, which is a sacred bird in India. It is believed to be a divine symbol of pride and beauty.
- The fleuron unscrews, releasing the lids.
- The small departments open when the centre piece is turned. Each department can be opened and closed independently.
- The whole box is beautifully chiselled with a small decoration.
- The base has seven legs for support.
- It is made with great attention to detail. It is made up of several parts, and is not a single piece.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The object is in a perfect state of preservation.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scuffs due to age.
- The object shows the wear and tear typical of it's age.

Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos do not match the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed exposition of it.
- The data provided here are personal opinions and are not verified.