Indian Chapati Box with Hasp

Plump, round and sensibly latched, with a ring handle that dangles with confidence.

This brass chapati box with a hasp from Rajasthan is from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the early 20th century. A hasp is a hinged metal fastening that folds over a staple, and on a box like this it keeps the lid closed and the contents covered. Round, deep box with a gently stepped lid and a small ring on a post. A simple hook latch closes it at the front. The surface is a reddish brown with hammered texture and darker oxidized patches near the base. It is 7.5 inches high and 10 in diameter.

Not fancy, simply and quietly fully dependable.