Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches the doors and drawers have

the doors and drawers have been modified

Perfect for animal lovers who are unable to keep a pet

Carved stone lamp niche - these were normally used beside doorways with oil lamps or candles

giving each bowl a distinctive patchwork surface and rich

Elephants and Peacocks are both very popular subjects in India

Indian Brass Chapati Box - Ca 1910 Lamp Niches the doors and drawers haveThis 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