Brass Jali Work Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Throws Bikaner artists were well renowned

Bikaner artists were well renowned as some of the best artists in Northern India

The original woodblock was created in 1852

They are usually made from elm (yumu) or red elm (jumu)

This very decorative chest is from Central Tibet and dates to the 17th century

Buddha is depicted seated in vajrasana

Brass Jali Work Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Throws Bikaner artists were well renownedThis old Indian brass box was used for the 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. 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 beautiful jali work box would make a perfect jewellery or keepsake box. From India UK Delivery Charge except