Burmese Black Lacquer Pumpkin Box - 19thC Ganesh Statues This hand-carved granite ram comes

This hand-carved granite ram comes from Hebei Province

the Emperor set up his famous imperial kilns

goddesses and figures from Hindu mythology

Condition: Aged patina consistent with ritual use

Torgams or Torkhams were normally set into the wall of a house or monastery - hence the stepped construction

Burmese Black Lacquer Pumpkin Box - 19thC Ganesh Statues This hand-carved granite ram comesThis charming black lacquer tiffin box was used for packaging up small snacks which the colonials called tiffin. This box is classic of the Burmese style and is usually made from woven grass or bamboo. The lacquer work over the top give the box extraordinary strength and durability. As well as tiffin boxes, these were used by families to take rice to the Buddhist Temples for offerings or for the resident monks. It's in very good condition for it's age