Lacquer Box with Henna Leaves - 19th c.
This ornately decorated box contains dried henna leaves. Henna leaves were mixed with boiling water to form a paste, which was used to treat skin conditions. (science museum, uk)
Lacquer Box with Henna Leaves - 19th c.
This ornately decorated box contains dried henna leaves. Henna leaves were mixed with boiling water to form a paste, which was used to treat skin conditions. (science museum, uk)