Indian Patinated Brass Betel Nut (Paan-Daan) Oval Box

Indian Patinated Brass Betel Nut (Paan-Daan) Oval Box

$149.00
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DETAILS Crafted in India, this antique box was designed in very simple form, having an oval shape, with a tiered, hinged lid that houses a nicely shaped, swing handle with starburst escutcheons. This small antique case was designed to store betel nuts which were traditionally chewed as a digestive stimulant and mild narcotic. PLACE OF ORIGIN India DATE 19th century DIMENSIONS Width 8 Depth 4.5 Height 4 inches

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