Kashmir Tinned Paan Dan Box - 19th Century Material - Paulownia Wood Singing bowls were traditionally used

Singing bowls were traditionally used in Tibetan monasteries to signal the start and end of meditation and also during chanting prayers

Rajasthan and dates to the 19th century

He symbolises the energy of the heavens

95 x 50 x 48 (wxdxh cms)

Kashmir Tinned Paan Dan Box - 19th Century Material - Paulownia Wood Singing bowls were traditionally usedA late 19th century paan box from Kashmir. 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. The lid is decorated with Surya (sun) and Chandra (moon) symbolising ultimate cosmic