Late 18th Century Indian Hand-carved Peacock Turban Hook (5) Box rough cutting

rough cutting

The dimensions of this sign is are as follows 24

which is arguably the worlds oldest board game

gouache and soft pastel combinations

which could have contained a tray which was commonly found in betel boxes

Late 18th Century Indian Hand-carved Peacock Turban Hook (5) Box rough cuttingThese late 18th century Indian turban hooks are made from soap stone and has been hand carved into a peacock. They originated in Dungarpur, India which can be seen through the peacock shape as different animals represent different regions of India. They would have been found in the upper middle class houses of Rajasthan and used daily to hang clothes or turbans on. The smaller hook: It has traces of polychromed paintwork, especially on the head with a