Decorative box - Alloy - India - 20th century

The object in the image is a container made of Indian silver alloy, finely hand-decorated using the repoussé and chasing technique.
It is a box of Indian or Southeast Asian origin dating from the 20th century.
Decoration: features the intricate floral and vegetal motifs typical of Anglo-Indian or Kutch craftsmanship, made in alloy or silver-plated metal.
The workmanship with the domed lid and the walls is entirely worked in (repoussé), a technique that creates embossed designs by shaping the metal from the opposite side.
These containers were historically used for different purposes:
- Betel or Pandan box, very common in India and Burma, used to preserve betel leaves, areca nuts, and spices used in the preparation of paan.
- Jewelry box or container for storing jewelry or small valuable objects.
- Medicine box: in some contexts they were also used to contain medicines or precious powders.

Dimensions
Height 15 cm x Width 15 cm x Length 20 cm