Need help identifying these 2 items

I would like to know tne country of origin, age, etc. Thanks in advance!

 

the other thing is an oil lamp

 

Yes, the first one is a stone oil lamp. the second does look like it could be a kumkum / tika box to hold the colored powder that Hindus use to mark the forehead. Any Jewelry will be able to tell you more.

 

Thank you very much!

 

Do you have any idea where it is from? And about the age? Thanks

 

Sorry don't know

 

Thank you!

 

The brass box is Dhokra ware, from tribal Orissa, eastern India. The peacock would suggest something beauty associated like a tikka box, but other ones I have seen were called betel nut boxes. The shape also suggests betel nut storage, rather than tikkas or powdered pigments.

Here is some info on Dhokra ware:
https://www.veniceclayartists.com/dhokra-tribal-art/

 

Thank you! You are incredible!

 

Looking at stone oil lamps, I have found many of the same basic shape that are identified as "Islamic", some more specifically as Persian. But I have found several examples with bird head handles that are identified as coming from Afghanistan:


https://www.phototheca-afghanica.ch...er/content/K0547_0596_Kuster_HJK_051_100.html


https://www.phototheca-afghanica.ch.../content/K0001_0035_P_Schneider_PS_01_35.html

And these on worthpoint:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ancient-original-hand-carved-brown-1838396048


https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/far-eastern-afghanistan-bactrian-534507602

 

Thank you so much! First, I thought that it was an inuit whale oil lamp but it looks quite similar to the ones in the pictures. Thanks again for taking your time to help me!

 

That's right, it's called Sindoor box that a Hindu women use which indicates she is married, widely used in Indian subcontinent. This holds a great significance in Indian society.

 

Thank you for the info! I am happy to learn more about Indian culture!