Name: Brass Paan ( Betelnut) Box from Java - 19th Century
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M495V2
Price: 89.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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SKU: M495V2 19th Century, from Indonesia

$89.00 * Margin Scheme: No UK Tax

Dimensions:: W14.5 x D7.5 x H3 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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This 19^th 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.

Paan boxes are found across Asia and due to the wide variety of styles and designs, they have become very popular with collectors. They're perfect for storing jewellery or as a desk tidy.

As our Indian boxes are vintage dating between 50 & 150 years old, they usually have some small marks and dents from original use which adds to their character.

From Java

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