A fine & Intricately carved sandalwood box, south Indian, 20th…
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A fine & Intricately carved sandalwood box, south Indian, 20th century, the hinged lid carved with Vishnu playing a flute while riding on the back of a horse, attendants, peacocks & tigers, the base with dancing Gods & Goddesses among exotic flora & fauna, height 13 cm, length 33 cm, diameter 14 cm. Other Notes: Mysore/Mysuru, in Southern India has a Royal heritage & is renowned for quality sandalwood carving

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  • Sandalwood - Sandalwood is a heavy, yellow coloured and very fine-grained timber, which has a fragrance which lasts for many decades, and acts as a deterent to moths and insects.

    In the British colonial era, sandalwood was imported into Britain from India, and the wood also used within India for the manufacture of Anglo-Indian furniture.

    Becasue it does not have a distinct grain pattern, sandalwood was not used for the exterior surfaces of furniture, but was put to use for drawer and box linings, where the aroma was noticeable one the object was opened. it was also used to manufacture small objects (treen).

    Nowadays sandalwood is commercially grown with Australia the largest producer. As well as producing timber, oil is extracted for use in the manufacture of perfumes.

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