Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Copper Perfect for displaying ceramics

Perfect for displaying ceramics

The carving shows a strong Mughal influence and the mihrab is carved in the shape of a resplendent peacock tail

is over 150 years old

It still retain traces of white paint and also smaller traces of yellow

there are some little signs of wear around the edges

Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Copper Perfect for displaying ceramicsThis 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. Unlike the more elaborately engraved examples, this box is simple in form, with incised lines around the body and lid, a hinged clasp fastening, and a bold arched handle mounted on spherical terminals. The design reflects the practical ingenuity of Indian domestic brassware, combining strength