Indian Small Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1930 Cushions and was issued for official

and was issued for official municipal use in Nagpur

original lid

This work draws inspiration from celebrated portraits such as Schoefft’s oil of Maharajah Sher Singh (1841–42) and Imam Bakhsh Lahori’s depiction of Rajah Lal Singh (c

Features: Parrot form

Double peacock carvings at the foot of the mirror symbolise good luck and the detailed carving signifies this Indian mirror as originating from Hyderabad in South India

Indian Small Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1930 Cushions and was issued for officialA charming small Indian brass chapati box dating to the 1930s, traditionally used for storing and serving freshly made chapatis. Crafted from brass with hand finished detailing, the box features a hinged lid secured by a decorative clasp and is topped with an elegant ring handle mounted on a floral backplate. Its compact proportions and warm aged patina make it both a practical storage piece and an attractive decorative accent. Chapati boxes were a