Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1920 Screen During the Ming Dynasty this

During the Ming Dynasty this is where the Emperor set up his famous imperial kilns

time-softened patina

The fittings are made from brass and are mostly circular in form

There is some wearing to the gilt which is clearly visible in photos

A decorative and practical gift

Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1920 Screen During the Ming Dynasty thisBrass 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. 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 Indian boxes are vintage dating between 50 & 150 years old, they usually have some small