Name: Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC
Brand: Indigo Antiques
SKU: M361
Price: 795.0 GBP
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Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Interior Of Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

Mahjong Set Contents From Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

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Mahjong Tiles From Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

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Mahjong Sticks From Painted Betel Nut Box With Mahjong Set From Kerala - 19thC | Indigo Antiques

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SKU: M361 19th Century, from Kerala, South India

Dimensions:: W35 x D25 x H23 cm
Quality:: Every piece restored & checked in UK

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Carved from a single piece of jackfruit wood and painted, this style of box is known as a "Malabar Box" or "Nettur Petti." and was likely used as a wedding box, jewellery box or betel nut box.

The interior contains a complete bone and bamboo Mahjong set.
From India

References:

For similar examples see 'India - Village, Tribal, Ritual Art' by Mingei International Museum of Folk Art, page 41.

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