Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Throws Indo-Dutch Teak & Brass Chest

Indo-Dutch Teak & Brass Chest on Stand from Colonial India -18thC

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Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Throws Indo-Dutch Teak & Brass ChestEarly 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