South Indian Nineteenth Century Brass Jewelry Box With Hinged Lid And Circular Handle
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South Indian Nineteenth Century Brass Jewelry Box With Hinged Lid And Circular Handle
Interior Of South Indian Nineteenth Century Brass Jewelry Box With Hinged Lid And Circular Handle
Top Down View Of South Indian Nineteenth Century Brass Jewelry Box With Hinged Lid And Circular Handle
Hasp Detail From South Indian Nineteenth Century Brass Jewelry Box With Hinged Lid And Circular Handle
Frontal View Of South Indian Nineteenth Century Brass Jewelry Box With Hinged Lid And Circular Handle
Back Of South Indian Nineteenth Century Brass Jewelry Box With Hinged Lid And Circular Handle
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Brass Jewellery Box From Kerala - Late 19th Century

SKU A02738 · Late 19th Century, from Kerala, South India
£245 Inc VAT.
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Dimensions W18 × D13 × H9.5 cm
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This 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. Nowadays it could be used as a jewelry box. Designed with sturdy brass panels and intricate riveted detailing, it embodies both practicality and elegance. The box features a hinged lid with a bold handle and a secure clasp, making it an ideal vessel for storing treasures.

Traditionally, such boxes were used to keep valuables safe€”whether jewelry, money, or paan (betel leaf preparations). Today, it retains its charm as a functional jewelry box while also serving as a decorative accent, embodying the artistry and traditions of Indian metalwork. Examples of similar South Indian brass and copper boxes are found in museum collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, underscoring their enduring cultural significance.

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