Carved Brass Paan (Betelnut) Box from Rajasthan Circa - 19th Century Material - Red Elm They make very interesting &

They make very interesting & decorative garden gates & are suitable for outdoor use

133 x 60 x 47 (wxdxh cms)

Material: Heavy-gauge brass with copper rivets

Date: Circa 1900

Along one side runs an incised Gujarati inscription reading “Shubh Labh” (Auspiciousness and Prosperity)

Carved Brass Paan (Betelnut) Box from Rajasthan Circa - 19th Century Material - Red Elm They make very interesting &This 19th century brass supari box is 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. Rectangular in shape with lobed ends and beautifully carved with floral patterns, it has a nice patina from frequent daily use. Paan boxes are found across Asia and due to the