Carved Brass Paan (Betelnut) Box from Rajasthan Circa - 19th Century Bath Robes Originally used as large cooking

Originally used as large cooking vessels for festivals and communal gatherings

It can comfortably seat up to three people

Condition: Excellent condition with natural variations and character from reclaimed wood

Beneath are multiple storage compartments

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Carved Brass Paan (Betelnut) Box from Rajasthan Circa - 19th Century Bath Robes Originally used as large cookingThis 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, this piece would look great in a wide range of interiors. Paan boxes are found across Asia and