Indian Round Hinged & Lidded Box

Dark, dome-lidded box with a pointed knob and the sheen of well-used pockets.

This round hinged and lidded brass box is from India, and dates to the 19th century. A hinge allows a lid to stay attached to the box, a practical detail that distinguishes it from the simpler fitted or separate lids on many vessels. Squat round box with a conical lid rising to a small peak, ribbed like a shell near the top. Two ring handles flank the sides, thin engraved bands circle the body, and the finish is smoky dark gray. It is 2.25 inches high and 2.5 in diameter.

Plain face, fancy lid, honest wear.