Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps aged painted finish

aged painted finish

known as a parath

The outline of a brass locking plate can be clearly seen in the center of the cabinet

or low storage cabinet

Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Hundi Hanging Lamps aged painted finishThese 19th century brass supari boxes are from the Indonesian Archipelago and would have been used for storing betel nut supari, also known as paan. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Paan boxes are found across Asia and due to the wide variety of styles and designs, they have become very popular with collectors. They're perfect for storing jewellery or