Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Side Tables where the horse traditionally symbolised

where the horse traditionally symbolised strength

5 x 31 (wxdxh cms)

a fast growing tree

they can be used as a side table or as an extra stool for guests dinner table

Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Side Tables where the horse traditionally symbolisedThis pretty brass Pandan was used for storage of Paan leaves. 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. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India. Today this box would make a perfect ornate storage place