Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Poplar Traces of the original paintwork

Traces of the original paintwork still survives and it has a sturdy back previously repaired with a metal patch

The finials show a clear influence of Jainism and as such

which was erected by Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川家康)

Rectangular: W64 x D6 x H85 cm

Indian Brass Chapati Box - 19th Century Material - Poplar Traces of the original paintworkBrass chapati boxes were used in the old days of India as lunch boxes for packaging chapati (wheat bread) & naan bread in Rajasthan. Chapati boxes come in all sizes, but are generally round in shape with a hand engraved pattern on the top inspired by geometric motifs found in Indian temples. These beautifully characterful boxes provide a stylish alternative to single use plastic for use as lunch boxes or for food presentation at a dinner party. As our