Brass Jewellery Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Style - Meiping Vase Materials: Teak wood with lacquered

Materials: Teak wood with lacquered legs

They were often used as jewellery and dowry chests for women of wealthy families

Materials: Burr Elm (Yumu)

Dimensions: W23 x D2 x H32

Brass Jewellery Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Style - Meiping Vase Materials: Teak wood with lacqueredThis pretty little Indian brass box is from Kerala in South India and is often referred to as a 'vettile chellam'. It would have been used for storing valuables; jewelry, paan, and money and has an internal divider. Today this beautiful box would make a perfect jewellery or keepsake box. There is a mirror installed on the inside of the lid and an engraved name "G Francis" hints to a long and well loved life. From India UK Delivery Charge except