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and now a truly unique decorative antique it is the perfect size for storage or use as a side table
double doors with interior shelving
The surface displays subtle tonal variation in the glaze
The construction of the chest is technically very sophisticated
Cabinets of this type were commonly found in government offices
Indian Brass Jali Paan Dan Box - Circa 1910 Material Cardboard and now a truly uniqueThis Indian brass box was used for storing paan leaves and is known colloquially as a paan dan. 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. References: A near
