Tiffin
Object
Container
Production date
1900s-1920s
Object number
2015.6
Physical Description
Three circular brass bowls, stacked one on top of the other. The top vessel has a lid and a handle from it so the tiffin can be carried. The three stacked bowls are held together in place with a long brass spoon on each side.
Object history
The tiffin was brought to London Bhagwan Devi Pandit in 1946, when she joined her husband in Pedro Street, Clapton.
This is a peetal (brass) family tiffin from the early 20th century. Tiffins, now usually made of stainless steel, are used to securely transport prepared meals, typically curries, dhal, rice and chapattis, in a unique minimalist way, with the separate compartments enabling convenient consumption. This tiffin's compartments are kept in place by the spoons on either side
This is a peetal (brass) family tiffin from the early 20th century. Tiffins, now usually made of stainless steel, are used to securely transport prepared meals, typically curries, dhal, rice and chapattis, in a unique minimalist way, with the separate compartments enabling convenient consumption. This tiffin's compartments are kept in place by the spoons on either side
Associated Person
Pandit, Bhagwan Devi (Mrs) (Used by)
Material
Brass
Dimension
Height: 340mm
Width: 22mm
Width: 22mm
On display?
Yes
