3 Tier Brass Tiffin Box - Ca 1900 Origin - Tibet Tea tansu chests were made

Tea tansu chests were made from fine wood and took pride of place in a Japanese home

The warm tone and dense grain of the timber are complemented by the restrained brass bindings

metal stand

this particular version is painted in the Rajasthani style

Dimensions: W50 x D5 x H93 cm

3 Tier Brass Tiffin Box - Ca 1900 Origin - Tibet Tea tansu chests were madeThis antique three tier brass tiffin box, or dabba, dates to around 1900 and is a fine example of India's ingenious approach to portable food storage. Traditionally used to carry lunches and small meals, stacked containers like this allowed different foods to be kept separate and fresh, making them an essential part of daily life in India. Made from brass with three removable compartments and a shaped carrying frame with a turned handle, this example