Brass Indian Chapati Box - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood 21 x 21 x 24

21 x 21 x 24 (wxdxh cms)

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Brass Indian Chapati Box - Ca 1900 Material - Neem Wood 21 x 21 x 24This brass chapati box from Rajasthan, India, dating to circa 1900, is a fine example of traditional household craftsmanship. Chapati boxes were used as practical lunch boxes for carrying chapati (unleavened wheat bread) and naan, an essential part of Indian daily meals. Always round in form, these boxes often feature delicate hand engraved decoration inspired by the geometric and floral motifs found in temple architecture. This piece displays a