Painted Cash Box From Phalodi - 18th Century Chapati Box the bracket stands as an

the bracket stands as an elegant sculptural object

this basket remains remarkably sturdy and functional

Such marks were sometimes used by manufacturers or suppliers

It is one of an almost identical pair

it makes a superb and characterful coffee table or storage trunk

Painted Cash Box From Phalodi - 18th Century Chapati Box the bracket stands as anThis exceptional late 18th century painted cash box from Phalodi, Rajasthan, is a vivid example of the storytelling and decorative traditions found in Indian folk furniture. Hand painted in rich earthy reds, ochres and black pigments, the exterior is adorned with processional elephants, courtly figures, floral motifs and symbolic imagery, all rendered in the distinctive style associated with the desert trading regions of western India. The beautifully