Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Wardrobes producing a richly textured surface

producing a richly textured surface with exceptional depth and patina

' Traditionally they were made from stone and so work perfectly as a planter in an English garden

Large: W260 x D100 x H75 cm - Seats 10 - 12

Dimensions: W9 x D13 x H13 cm

This beautifully painted 19th century Mongolian book cabinet has retained its original paintwork

Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Wardrobes producing a richly textured surfaceThis 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.