Brass Indian Chapati Box - Ca 1900 Period - 17th Century This Japanese choba dansu is

This Japanese choba dansu is unusual as it is rare to find orange painted Japanese antique furniture

a lac stick is pressed against the pot

Weight: 75g

a decorative feature often regarded as a sign of quality craftsmanship

It's a great example of the extraordinary variety of artistic styles reflecting the many cultures that inhabit India

Brass Indian Chapati Box - Ca 1900 Period - 17th Century This Japanese choba dansu isBrass 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