Brass Paan ( Betelnut) Box from Java - 19th Century Origin - Tibet & Mongolia The upper bowl retains its

The upper bowl retains its original turned detailing

33 x 10 x 9

examples were also produced in Hyderabad in southern India

Hat chairs were usually placed each side of a wine or tea table

turquoise and violet tones

Brass Paan ( Betelnut) Box from Java - 19th Century Origin - Tibet & Mongolia The upper bowl retains itsThis 19th century brass supari box is 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. They're perfect for storing jewellery or as a