19th century pakistani swat valley tribal spice box

Outstanding antique hand-painted wooden lacquerware spice box from the swat valley region. The painting has worn over the years to a pleasing muted finish with a soft sheen, while the container itself is still in great condition considering its age. The interior of the box is clean and retains a faint lovely smell of either a smoky spice or smoked contents. A beautiful and timeless addition to any collection! Diameter: 20 cm. Height 14 cm. Weight: 860 g.