Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC
This pretty Indian brass pandan was used for the 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.
This ornate box is perfect for storing jewellery and would make an ideal gift for a collector of Indian antiques.
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 20 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
Original: $301.50
-65%$301.50
$105.52More Images
Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC
This pretty Indian brass pandan was used for the 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.
This ornate box is perfect for storing jewellery and would make an ideal gift for a collector of Indian antiques.
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 20 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
This pretty Indian brass pandan was used for the 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.
This ornate box is perfect for storing jewellery and would make an ideal gift for a collector of Indian antiques.
Dimensions:
20 x 20 x 20 (wxdxh cms)
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
