Vintage Indian Hardwood Brass Inlay Trinket Pot

Hand-turned from a solid piece of rich, deep reddish-brown hardwood, this circular box features traditional Indian Tarkashi artwork—the meticulous ancient craft of embedding fine metallic wire into wood.

The lid and curved sides are adorned with delicate, hand-hammered brass scrollwork patterns and stylized four-petal floral details. Lid with a turned wooden knob handle, interior cleanly hollowed, unlined wooden interior.

Perfect for housing rings, keys, small crystals, or everyday vanity essentials and carries a warm, lived-in character that brings a rustic story to bookshelves, dressers, or entry tables.

Maker: India (likely master carving hub of Saharanpur)

Age: likely 1970s – 1980s

Dimensions: height approx. 7.5cm/3”, girth 33cm/13”, weight 155gr

Condition: good vintage condition, hardwood retains its rich tone and natural grain variance, minor surface scuffs, small storage marks

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