Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Copper 20 x 14 x 9

20 x 14 x 9 (wxdxh cms)

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

shaped support brackets

but there is still the original brass hardware

Design: Reversible textile with bold floral patterns and contrasting colour palettes

Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Copper 20 x 14 x 9This 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