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\Rooted in the ancient Jandri (lac-turnery) woodworking traditions of South Asia and the historic trading routes of the Silk Road, these vibrant lidded containers are masterworks of hand-lathe craftsmanship. Artisans carve solid native timber on traditional wood lathes before applying layers of natural, pigment-rich lacquer resin. Using friction heat from handheld wooden sticks, the colors are fused directly into the wood grain to create bold, lustrous geometric patterns that do not fade over time. This set features two complementary vessel forms decorated in a striking palette of crimson red, marigold yellow, jet black, and warm orange. The larger cylindrical box is adorned with intricate rows of hand-painted teardrop motifs, geometric bands, and a turned knob lid. The smaller domed companion dish features concentric ringed bands and is uniquely crowned with tiny brass ghungroo (chime bells) attached to its crest. The underside of the larger vessel preserves handwritten archival provenance denoting its geographic origin: "Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan". These charming turned-wood boxes are as functional as they are decorative—perfect as vanity trinket holders, ring dishes, desktop accents, or unique additions to a global folk art collection. Vintage Condition Notes: Very good vintage condition with rich color saturation and glossy lacquer finish. Displays mild age-appropriate surface wear, minor paint rubbing along the inner lid flanges, and natural wood grain variations along the underside. The small brass bells remain securely attached. Item Specifications: Origin: South Asian / Silk Road Tradition (Northwest Frontier Region) Materials: Solid Lathe-Turned Wood, Pigmented Lacquer / Paint, Brass Bells Technique: Wood Lathe-Turning & Lac-Turnery (Jandri) Hand Painting Inscriptions: Handwritten base provenance reading "Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan" Motif: Geometric Bands, Concentric Circles, Teardrop Garlands & Bell Crown Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century / Vintage Dimensions: Large Cylindrical Box: 4.0" Diameter x 4.0" Height Small Bell Dish: 2.8" Diameter x 1.5" Height
