2 Tier Indian Vintage Brass Tiffin Box Set - Ca 1930 Religious Item 30 x 30 x 40

30 x 30 x 40 (wxdxh cms)

Lacquer boxes are used for storing jewellery or bindi (the red powder that Indian ladies apply to the forehead - signifying the third eye)

keeping residents cool in the harsh climate

The currently popular blue and white porcelain is glazed using a transparent porcelain glaze dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907)

and was constructed from elm and walnut wood

2 Tier Indian Vintage Brass Tiffin Box Set - Ca 1930 Religious Item 30 x 30 x 40This beautifully compact two tier brass tiffin (dabba) dates to the early 20th century and showcases the practical ingenuity of everyday Indian metalwork. It features two neatly stacked compartments secured within a folding wire frame, topped with a simple square carry handle and a traditional locking mechanism. The brass has developed a rich, time worn patina, with gentle marks and small dents from years of use that add charm and authenticity. Today,