Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Material - Porcelain 2cm with 4cm drop

2cm with 4cm drop

Comes with a working key

The aged surface and textured patina enhance its sculptural presence

it reflects Rajasthan’s rich tradition of astrological and devotional manuscript painting

Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Material - Porcelain 2cm with 4cm dropThis pretty antique Indian brass box was used for the storage of paan leaves and dates to the early 20th century. 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.