Early 20th Century Hand-carved Indian Brass Chapati Box Antique Maiwai is a celebratory garment

Maiwai is a celebratory garment worn to celebrate or pray for a good catch

but what makes this doll stand out is the detailing on the face and the shape of the head

it still retains and beautifully showcases its original lacquer

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with a sharply curved top rail

Early 20th Century Hand-carved Indian Brass Chapati Box Antique Maiwai is a celebratory garmentThis stunning box originated in India within the early 20th century. It is handmade from brass and has beautifully intricate hand carvings along the lid. The carvings are similar patterns to that of an Indian style. It has a small handle on the top and a latch on the front. Originally, it would have been used to store chapatis, nowadays however, it would make a perfect jewellery or trinket box. Dimensions are as follows: H 11cm, W 23cm, D 23cm. Free