The box in the image is a brass bangle box. It’s a traditional Indian storage box often made with brass or wood, decorated with intricate metalwork. The box you’ve shown has a black base with gold-colored metalwork designs.
Here are some of the key features of brass bangle boxes:
- Material: Typically made with brass, but sometimes wood with brass accents.
- Decoration: Often adorned with intricate metalwork designs, such as floral patterns, geometric shapes, or mythological scenes.
- Size: Can vary in size, but the one in the image is approximately 8 inches by 4 inches by 4 inches.
- Purpose: Traditionally used for storing jewelry, coins, or other valuables.
Brass bangal boxes are not only functional but also beautiful pieces of art, often passed down through generations as family heirlooms.