Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Brass Bound Chests it is extremely well made

it is extremely well made

symbolising purity and enlightenment

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each shawl has an artisanal quality that reflects the individuality of the hand painting process

preserving the architectural charm and craftsmanship of historic Indian design

Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Brass Bound Chests it is extremely well madeAn old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood. Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often