Spice Box
19th century (made)
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This masala or spice box would have held spices such as turmeric, red chilli, cumin powder, cloves, cinnamon bark and mustard seeds. This example dates from the period 1800-1900 and has seven compartments, each with its own individual cover.
Although this box is made of terracotta, spice boxes can be made in wood as well as a variety of different metals. Today, with the arrival of mass production, most Indian households use simple stainless-steel spice boxes.
Although this box is made of terracotta, spice boxes can be made in wood as well as a variety of different metals. Today, with the arrival of mass production, most Indian households use simple stainless-steel spice boxes.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 8 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Terracotta |
| Brief description | Teracotta spice box, made in India, 19th century |
| Summary | This masala or spice box would have held spices such as turmeric, red chilli, cumin powder, cloves, cinnamon bark and mustard seeds. This example dates from the period 1800-1900 and has seven compartments, each with its own individual cover. Although this box is made of terracotta, spice boxes can be made in wood as well as a variety of different metals. Today, with the arrival of mass production, most Indian households use simple stainless-steel spice boxes. |
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| Accession number | 04109:1 to 8/(IS) |
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| Record created | April 26, 2005 |
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