Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches Elephants and Peacocks are both

Elephants and Peacocks are both very popular subjects in India

echoing temple lintels and domestic portals in Rajasthan and Gujarat

this mirror blends traditional Rajasthani and Mughal designs

and patina consistent with age and use

the doors and drawers have been modified

Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches Elephants and Peacocks are bothThis 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