Vintage Indian Brass Slipper Ashtray

Charming vintage brass slipper ashtray handcrafted in India, featuring intricate etched floral decoration with deep red and dark green/black enamel accents. Designed in the shape of a traditional Indian slipper or jutti, this small decorative piece was originally made as a cigarette ashtray. Today it also makes a wonderful collectible, trinket dish, ring holder, or decorative accent. The brass has developed a beautiful aged patina, while the remaining colored detailing gives the piece wonderful character and visual interest. Details: * Vintage brass slipper/shoe ashtray * Made in India * Hand-etched floral and foliate design * Red and dark green/black enamel accents * Approximately 3¼ inches long * Small cigarette rest incorporated into the design * Solid brass construction * Likely mid-20th century Condition: Good vintage condition with substantial age-appropriate patina and surface wear. There is wear and loss to portions of the colored decoration, scratches, tarnishing, and darkening to the interior consistent with its original use as an ashtray. Please review all photographs closely, as they are part of the description. A distinctive little piece of vintage Indian brasswork with plenty of authentic character.