Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC
Early 20thC domed top casket used for storage of Paan leaves or lime.
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.
A skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India.
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20 x 13 x 14.5 (wxdxh cms)
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Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC
Early 20thC domed top casket used for storage of Paan leaves or lime.
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.
A skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India.
From India
20 x 13 x 14.5 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available on checkout
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Early 20thC domed top casket used for storage of Paan leaves or lime.
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.
A skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India.
From India
20 x 13 x 14.5 (wxdxh cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £7.50
More delivery options available on checkout
