Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Origin - Kizilayak The lamp is raised on

The lamp is raised on a finely cast stambha pedestal hand carved with geometric concentric bands

Each example was made entirely by hand

Turquoise And Violet Tones

giving it a sculptural

low kang form

Indian Brass Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Origin - Kizilayak The lamp is raised onThis pretty Indian brass pandan was 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 ornate box is perfect for storing