Antique Brass/Bronze Kum Kum box Angelpoise often signed and labelled "Edwards

often signed and labelled "Edwards Star Original for Gump's San Francisco

like "Mushroom

Great as a large vase

Further Historical Notes

The height of the toy is approximately 140mm

Antique Brass/Bronze Kum Kum box Angelpoise often signed and labelled "EdwardsTraditionally, these little boxes were used to store Kum Kum, a red powder used on Indian Hindu womens foreheads. The little compartment would typically contain a red powder, or sometimes other colours too, and is small enough for the right ring finger to dip in so that the tip of the finger is covered in powder. The finger is then placed on the forehead, delicately creating a round circular shape with the powder. These boxes are highly valued by