{"product_id":"antique-brass-pierced-oval-box","title":"Antique Brass Pierced Oval Box: The Lattice Keeper","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA subtle antiqued patina settles across the delicate lattice of this antique brass pierced oval box, highlighting the meticulous geometry of its fretwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Cast from solid brass, the oval structure is defined by a dense, rhythmic pattern of quatrefoil and circular perforations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: A warm, burnished bronze oxidation coats the exterior, providing a subtle contrast to the darkened recesses of the pierced motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: The box features a hinged lid with a contoured top handle, resting securely on four miniature rounded feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e: Equipped with a traditional front hasp, this decorative metal keepsake box serves elegantly as a secure, breathable vessel for incense, potpourri, or cherished mementos.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Traditional Metal Piercing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn classical Indian architecture and metalworking, the art of jaali (pierced latticework) was developed to filter harsh sunlight while allowing cool breezes to circulate. Translating this monumental technique into a small-scale domestic object requires immense artisanal restraint and precision. By manually cutting dozens of symmetrical quatrefoil crosses and circles into the solid brass, the craftsman transforms a heavy metal vessel into a structure of visual lightness. The deliberate application of an antiqued patina evokes the romantic permanence of a cherished estate artifact rather than a pristine modern casting, functioning beautifully as a vintage brass storage vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this highly architectural vessel on a dark walnut dresser, where its pierced lattice can cast dramatic, intricate shadows when touched by morning light. It functions beautifully as an antique brass vanity box for dressing table styling, making it a memorable wedding gift for a couple curating their shared space. Spanning exactly seven point seven inches in length, the container shares the approximate footprint of a standard tissue box, establishing a highly defined focal point without crowding the surface. At a concentrated 1.62 kg, the heavy cast brass delivers an unexpected, grounding physical gravity to the tabletop. The exacting manual precision required to hand-pierce dozens of symmetrical quatrefoil motifs into the solid brass validates this piece as an exceptional work of traditional metalcraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eOrganize a highly detailed vanity setting by accompanying this pierced box with an engraved brass decorative comb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192499851439,"sku":"VSP-106","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/2_Compressed_f5a3c8ee-1313-494c-b4ca-cdb9f139ab4f.jpg?v=1762234810","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antique-brass-pierced-oval-box","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}