Vintage hand painted porcelain trinket box showing 2 peacocks amazing decorative item 4 1/2 cm square 3 cm height 
The 18th Century: The Rise of Trinket BoxesThe 18th century saw the rise of trinket boxes, smaller versions of jewellery boxes, often decorated with delicate motifs. These boxes were made from a variety of materials, including gold, iron, wood, stone, porcelain, and paper-mâché.
All peafowl, most known for their “eye” feathers, originate from the Indian subcontinent. Their tails convey beauty and confidence, and thus, over time, these birds came to represent royalty and power in many cultures and backgrounds. In India, this is most evident in the famed Peacock Throne. Built in the early 17th century for Şah Jahan, the throne featured two sculpted peacocks encrusted in gold and jewels. Although the original throne was later stolen and taken to Persia, never to be seen again, future Indian thrones often included similar features and bore the same name.