Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century
This 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 and portability with understated style. Its timeworn patina and signs of long use speak to its life in a busy household kitchen. Today, it makes a characterful serving piece, a stylish storage container, or simply a decorative reminder of India's everyday traditions.
- Origin: Rajasthan, India
- Date: Circa 1900
- Materials: Brass
- Features: Round form with hinged clasp fastening; arched handle on spherical terminals; incised line decoration; warm aged patina
- Condition: Antique, with marks and wear consistent with age and use
- Dimensions: W18 x D15.5 x H11 cm
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Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century
This 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 and portability with understated style. Its timeworn patina and signs of long use speak to its life in a busy household kitchen. Today, it makes a characterful serving piece, a stylish storage container, or simply a decorative reminder of India's everyday traditions.
- Origin: Rajasthan, India
- Date: Circa 1900
- Materials: Brass
- Features: Round form with hinged clasp fastening; arched handle on spherical terminals; incised line decoration; warm aged patina
- Condition: Antique, with marks and wear consistent with age and use
- Dimensions: W18 x D15.5 x H11 cm
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This 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 and portability with understated style. Its timeworn patina and signs of long use speak to its life in a busy household kitchen. Today, it makes a characterful serving piece, a stylish storage container, or simply a decorative reminder of India's everyday traditions.
- Origin: Rajasthan, India
- Date: Circa 1900
- Materials: Brass
- Features: Round form with hinged clasp fastening; arched handle on spherical terminals; incised line decoration; warm aged patina
- Condition: Antique, with marks and wear consistent with age and use
- Dimensions: W18 x D15.5 x H11 cm
