Indian Brass 4 Way Dusakar Pickle Dish - Ca 1910 Brass Bound Chests 43 x 26 x 25

43 x 26 x 25

torans were placed across entrances to mark a threshold

This tiger design is another clue to this chest's age as this became more commonplace as tigers were hunted to extinction in much of Asia

It is in the form of either a lion or tiger

Height excluding hat chest: 177

Indian Brass 4 Way Dusakar Pickle Dish - Ca 1910 Brass Bound Chests 43 x 26 x 25This antique Indian four way pickle dish (or Dusakar) was originally used to serve food or condiments. A utility item that was used daily by families. Today, they are often used as a unique small storage solution for keys, change etc. or as planters or desk tidy. As our Indian brass is vintage dating between 50 & 150 years old, they usually have some small marks and dents from original use which adds to their character.