Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Lassi Cup This teak shelf dates from

This teak shelf dates from the days of the Raj

100 x 12  x 172 (wxdxh cms)

Raised on four rounded feet and fitted with a hinged lid

It also has lacquered beading around the outside and skilfully carved legs

most experts believe that true porcelain - which also originated in China - didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty - (202 BC to 220 AD

Tribal Silver Bhumiya Raj Amulet - 19th Century Lassi Cup This teak shelf dates fromA Rajasthani tribal silver amulet depicting the ghost king hero Bhumiya Raj. Bhumiya Raj was the tribal chief who died defending the village. Every village would have its own Bhumiya Raj and it is believed that he rides around the villages at night dispelling evil spirits. The four eyelets at the top allow for suspension via a cord or chain. These traditional tribal silver amulets come from Rajasthan and are made by the repousse technique (hammering