{"product_id":"vintage-soapstone-hexagon-trinket-box-hand-painted-peacock-keepsake-dish-4-6","title":"Vintage Soapstone Hexagon Trinket Box Hand Painted Peacock Keepsake Dish 4.6\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview\u003cbr\u003eHand-carved from natural speckled soapstone in a geometric hexagonal silhouette, this vintage hinged trinket box features vibrant miniature enamel painting across its lid and side panels. Centered around a pair of confronting peacocks in brilliant lapis blue, emerald green, and saffron orange, this artistic stone vessel offers unique storage for jewelry, rings, or desk keepsakes. Includes complimentary, fully insured standard shipping directly to your doorstep.\u003cbr\u003eDeep Cultural \u0026amp; Historical Background\u003cbr\u003eIn South Asian folk art and iconography, the peacock (Mayura) is celebrated as a symbol of grace, royalty, protection, and prosperity. Master stone artisans carve dense steatite soapstone into multi-faceted geometric containers before skilled painters apply fine enamel work using delicate fine-line techniques. The hinged lid structure, fitted with flush brass hardware, draws from traditional Rajasthani and North Indian decorative stone arts, seamlessly marrying functional stone carving with centuries-old miniature painting customs.\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Surface Character\u003cbr\u003eExcellent vintage condition with complete structural integrity. The brass hinges operate smoothly, holding the lid aligned and secure. The hand-painted enamel illustrations display outstanding color retention and sharp detail across all six side panels and the top lid. The underside reveals the natural unpainted stone texture along with the original maker mark label intact.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions, Shipping \u0026amp; Display\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth\/Diameter: 4.6 inches\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 4.0 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight Profile: Solid Stone Weight\u003cbr\u003eShipping: Free Standard Shipping (Fully Insured \u0026amp; Securely Boxed)\u003cbr\u003eMounting\/Display: Object only; display furniture, backdrop panels, and styling accessories not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60049578656030,"sku":"BA-0255","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/il_fullxfull.8539558919_lp0e.jpg?v=1790371364","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/vintage-soapstone-hexagon-trinket-box-hand-painted-peacock-keepsake-dish-4-6","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}