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

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

The softly weathered painted finish highlights the grain beneath and enhances its rustic

it is beautifully patinated

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