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Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century

$2,850
£2,179.07
€2,494.31
CA$4,018.84
A$4,374.96
CHF 2,335.46
MX$52,815.83
NOK 29,365.55
SEK 27,293.35
DKK 18,628.88

About the Item

Beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper Mughal Indian box with lid, latch and handle. Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with Lid India 19th Century. Antique 19th century beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper bronze South Asian box with lid, latch and handle. A very fine antique Pandan or Betel Nut Box, or Chapati container, all handcrafted from thick tinned copper. Cast swiveling top handle and front clasp, chain hinges on back Very fine, hand-tooled etched decoration all around with traditional floral and geometric patterns Characteristic domed form, tapering body with a widened base Tinned copper Indian vessel delicately and intricately hand-hammered with floral and geometric designs. Beautiful vintage bread roti dabba box with a lid hand crafted by skilled artisans from Northern India. These Indian bread boxes or Roti ka dabba boxes as popularly known, were used for centuries to keep the freshly baked home made round fluffy Chapatis or rotis made of wheat flour bread. Could be used as a tea caddy or treasure chest. Tinned copper lidded box with brass handle. Exquisite Indian Mughal conversation Museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Great brass decorative 19th Century Asian Metalwork Islamic art decorative object. Antique, late 19th century India
  • Creator:
    Rajhastani (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Agra (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good Wear consistent with age and use, patina and verdigris on metal.
  • Seller Location:
    Moreno Valley, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RAJ9211stDibs: LU906825254562

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