Brass Jali Work Pandan Box From India - Early 20th Century Material - Sheesham Wood Hand made in India using

Hand made in India using traditional techniques

representing divine protection and spiritual power

all of which survive with an attractive aged patina

where the horse traditionally symbolised strength

Dimensions: W18 x D18 x H14 cm

Brass Jali Work Pandan Box From India - Early 20th Century Material - Sheesham Wood Hand made in India usingThese Indian brass boxes were used for 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 old jali work Paan box will make a perfect trinket