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THBAntique Afghan Masala Dabba Hand Painted Wooden Spice Box
About Seller
522 South Pineapple Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
United States
Sarasota Estate Auction specializes in a wide variety of furniture, antiques, fine art, lighting, sculptures, and collectibles. Andrew Ford, owner and operator of the company, has a passion for finding the best pieces of art and antiques and sharing those finds with the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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About Auction
LiveJun 8, 2025
Over 900 lots will be offered in day 2 of our 2 day auction weekend! There are multiple lots of important fine art from landscapes and etchings to old masters and portraits. We have a Fantastic Rare 1890s Russian Faberge Imperial Desk Clock, Oriental Rugs, Sterling Silver, Rare Books, Old Master Paintings, Asian Antiquities, and more! Sarasota Estate Auction sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com
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- Lot Description
Antique Afghan Masala Dabba Hand Painted Wooden Spice Box. Beautiful orange, reddish, and yellow colors cover this little piece of history, with simple yet elegant Muslim repeating patterns throughout.
Condition: Commensurate with age. Will hold spice.
Size: 8 x 8 x 6 1/2 in.
A masala dabba (or dabbe or dabbi) box is a popular spice storage container widely used in Indian and nearby Middle, Near, and Far Eastern kitchens. A typical masala dabba has a number of small cups, often six or more, placed inside a round or square box. The tradition is ancient, stretching back into prehistory, with no agreed-upon origin established, but the presence of similar objects in pre-dynastic Africa and the earliest dynasties of China indicate the concept was already a widespread one when the idea of civilization was first formed. Modern boxes are sometimes made in plastic and have transparent lids to display the contents inside. Usually a small spoon (approximately 1/2 teaspoon size) accompanies the box for easy dispersal. The most popular and daily usage spices like mustard, cinnamon, chili, garam masala, cumin, fenugreek, masalas, ajwain (bishop’s weed), turmeric, and much more are stored in this box. Some antique masala dabbas are considered heirloom art objects, and are passed on in a family from generation to generation, with a wide variety of styles emerging based on location, environment, and fashion factors.
Condition
Commensurate with age. Will hold spice.
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- Size
8 x 8 x 6 1/2 in.
