Indian Tikka Box, Square with Conical Lid

Little box with a conical lid and a ring on top, like a tiny tent.

This square carved wood and metal tikka box with a conical lid, from Kutch is from Kutch District, Gujarat, India, and dates to the 19th century. Kutch, in the Indian state of Gujarat, is known for its craftspeople, including woodcarvers and metalworkers who supplied household and ceremonial objects. In the photo, a small square box with a pointed cone-shaped lid crowned by a black ring. A chain hangs at the front from a hasp. The body is dark and slightly rough, with patches of lighter brown showing at the corners. It is 4 inches wide, 4.4 deep and 4.75 high.

A tiny tent for whatever small treasure lives inside.