Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century India Style: Inspired by English Coalbrookdale

Style: Inspired by English Coalbrookdale benches

With Natural Variations And Surface Wear Inherent To Reclaimed Wood

Materials: Carved teak with distressed turquoise paint

time-softened presence

Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century India Style: Inspired by English CoalbrookdaleThese 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