It appears to be brass, hardware appears to be more primitive made, than machine made. The center swan screws in the middle. Center swan is surrounded by other salons that sit on little containers. When you unscrew the swan, you can then open the containers. There are no special markings.
Peacocks rather than swans - Indian brass kumkum box: https://www.google.com/search?q=ind...AEQAw&cshid=1628324545816886&biw=1536&bih=754 ~Cheryl
