Indian Marble Chapati Plate

A dusty rose slab with a notched edge, thick and low like a paving stone.

This marble chapati plate is from Rajasthan, India, and dates to the 20th century. A shallow, circular form with a low rim is a common shape for stone plates and boards used in everyday food preparation across northern India. A flat, rounded slab in muted pink-brown with a rough, pitted top and a thick edge. A small stepped notch is cut out of the front edge. The surface shows chips and a dry, weathered finish. It is 2 inches high and 10.5 in diameter.

Low-slung, sturdy, and very comfortable being underfoot.