Square Box Buddha Face Black Engraved 17x10x4.2 cm
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A mango wood box with a Buddha face engraved across its lid, cut clean and deep into the grain. The black finish draws the carving into sharp relief, making the face, serene, eyes lowered, the first thing you see when it sits on a shelf or dresser.
Orders start from £12. Add a holder or a second scent.
Square Box Buddha Face Black Engraved 17x10x4.2 cm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
What it is
A medium box in mango wood, 17 x 10 x 4.2 cm. It carries an engraved Buddha face on a black finish.
Why people choose it
- Mango wood Each box has its own grain.
- Buddha face Black and engraved.
- 17 x 10 x 4.2 cm A useful size for small things.
Care: Wipe wood with a soft, dry cloth. Keep baskets dry and shake out the dust. Keep furniture away from standing water and direct heat.
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★★★★★ S.Good quality, more on the medium side.
Great gift set nice box and ribbon, card and pull tissue paper included. Box is more on the medium side, not very deep so wouldn't be able to stack multiple things to keep in mind. But nice presentation and nice box. Good quality.
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★★★★★ H.
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★★★★★ L.
This little box is just perfect for my SPIRITUAL room, it looks very old and fragile and gives off a long history of all the hard work actually put into them when being made x
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★★★★★ Y.Lovely Birthday gift
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★★★★★ K.Fantastic…
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★★★★★ L.
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★★★★★ A.U.Quality and details
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★★★★★ N.Hits the spot
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What catches the eye
- The engraved Buddha face covers most of the lid, the lines precise enough to show the curve of the eyelids and the calm set of the mouth.
- A black finish over mango wood gives the surface a smooth, almost lacquered quality, with the wood's natural grain still faintly visible beneath.
- The proportions are flat and wide, 17 cm across, 10 cm deep, 4.2 cm tall, so it sits low on a surface rather than standing upright, more tray-like than chest-like.
- At 286 g, it has a satisfying solidity for its size, not lightweight or hollow-feeling.
Mango wood, made in India
Mango wood is a byproduct of the fruit industry: once a mango tree stops bearing fruit, the timber is harvested rather than discarded, making it one of the more sustainably sourced hardwoods available. It is dense and close-grained, which is why it takes engraving cleanly. This box is made in India, where wood carving and lacquer finishing have long been part of the craft tradition, particularly in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
The Buddha motif
The face on the lid draws from the iconographic tradition of Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist art, where the Buddha is depicted in a state of meditative stillness, eyes half-closed, expression neither distant nor engaged, but simply present. In Buddhist tradition, the image of the Buddha is not worshipped as a deity but used as a focus for contemplation, a reminder of the qualities of awareness and equanimity. On an everyday object like a box, it brings that quiet presence into a domestic space without ceremony.
Placement and care
It suits a bedside table, a dressing table, or a shelf where small things collect, rings, a watch, folded notes, a few crystals. Keep it away from prolonged damp; mango wood is stable but the black finish can lift if it sits in moisture. Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which would dull the lacquered surface and soften the engraved lines.
Size and details
17 cm wide, 10 cm deep, 4.2 cm tall, roughly the footprint of a hardback book, but much flatter. Weight approximately 286 g. Made from mango wood with a black lacquer finish. Origin: India.