Large Brass Jali Paan Box From India - Early 20thC Period - Edo A rare fusion of automotive

A rare fusion of automotive nostalgia and cultural tradition

With four handy doors this sideboard is great for storage and would look great in a hallway

old repairs are visible in three patches

163 x 46 x 79 (w x d x h cms)

It has been beautifully Hand Painted in the Bikaner style known as Chandras Work

Large Brass Jali Paan Box From India - Early 20thC Period - Edo A rare fusion of automotiveThese Indian brass boxes were 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. 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. This usually large old jali work Paan box will make