Chip Carved Merchant Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Laos These antique brass chapati boxes

These antique brass chapati boxes originate from Rajasthan in Northern India and date to the early 20th century

These two doors are designed to open centrally

Dating to the late 19th century

The lintel sits above a doorway and was commonly carved in India

rosewood or jackfruit wood and were used for storing valuables such as textiles

Chip Carved Merchant Box From Jaisalmer - 19th Century Origin - Laos These antique brass chapati boxesThis beautifully hand carved 19th century merchant's box originates from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, a historic trading city that sat at the crossroads of the ancient caravan routes linking India with Central Asia and beyond. Boxes such as this were traditionally used by merchants and traders in bustling bazaars to store cash, account books and valuable documents, while they also played an important role in family life as dowry chests, carrying a young