Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches echoing temple lintels and domestic

echoing temple lintels and domestic portals in Rajasthan and Gujarat

Elephants and Peacocks are both very popular subjects in India

Perfect for animal lovers who are unable to keep a pet

giving each bowl a distinctive patchwork surface and rich

Urlis are highly sought after as sculptural statement pieces

Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches echoing temple lintels and domesticThis 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