Indian Chapati Box with Hasp

Round lidded tin with a ring on top and a latch that has seen things.

This brass chapati box with a hasp from Rajasthan is from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the early 20th century. Chapati, also called roti, is an unleavened flatbread that is a daily staple across much of India, and it is often kept warm and covered after cooking. Shallow drum with a domed lid and a loose ring at the top. A hinged hasp with a pointed plate fastens at the front, and a seam circles the middle. The warm brown surface shows scratches and softly dulled patches. It is 7.5 inches high and 11 in diameter.

Built to keep secrets and snacks equally well.