Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches 22 x 6 x 11

22 x 6 x 11

this mirror blends traditional Rajasthani and Mughal designs

86 x 32 x 83 (wxdxh cms)

and patina consistent with age and use

Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches 22 x 6 x 11This antique brass chapati box dates to around 1900 and would once have been used in Rajasthan for storing and transporting chapati (wheat flatbread) and naan. Round in form and fitted with a secure clasp, these boxes were both practical and decorative, often featuring intricate hand engraved designs inspired by the geometric motifs of Indian temples. The lids of these examples are beautifully decorated with concentric engraved borders and floral