Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Lamp Niches 5 x 5 x 14

5 x 5 x 14

It is made from teak wood with iron fittings

76 x 34 x 33 (wxdxh cms)

while the hinged lid is fitted with an elegant carrying handle and secure clasp

Equally suited as a drinks cabinet

Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Lamp Niches 5 x 5 x 14These 19th century brass supari boxes are from the Indonesian Archipelago and would have been used for storing betel nut supari, also known as paan. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Paan boxes are found across Asia and due to the wide variety of styles and designs, they have become very popular with collectors. From Indonesia UK Delivery Charge except