Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC
This pretty brass Pandan was used for storage of Paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. After chewing it is either spat out or swallowed. Paan has many variations. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India.
Today this box would make a perfect ornate storage place for trinkets or jewelry.
Dimensions:
22 x 21 x 16 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
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Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC
This pretty brass Pandan was used for storage of Paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. After chewing it is either spat out or swallowed. Paan has many variations. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India.
Today this box would make a perfect ornate storage place for trinkets or jewelry.
Dimensions:
22 x 21 x 16 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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This pretty brass Pandan was used for storage of Paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. After chewing it is either spat out or swallowed. Paan has many variations. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India.
Today this box would make a perfect ornate storage place for trinkets or jewelry.
Dimensions:
22 x 21 x 16 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
