Kashmiri Tinned Copper Paan Box - Late 19th Century Style - Temple Jar Decorated with Flowers and Elephants

Decorated with Flowers and Elephants with a stunning vivid green background

Versatile and understated

90 x 40 x 152 tall (w x d x h cms)

above the drawers which symbolises prosperity

Kashmiri Tinned Copper Paan Box - Late 19th Century Style - Temple Jar Decorated with Flowers and ElephantsThis exceptional late 19th century paan box from Kashmir, comes with its original contents rare to find these days. Rich with intricate repouss and pierced work decoration, this box is made from copper which has been tinned (a traditional local process called kalai). The kalai process is to avoid contents coming into contact with bare copper which can make food toxic. Hindus also believe that copper attracts a divine consciousness. Traditionally used