Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Screen The Vase is hand made

The Vase is hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way

Black lacquer was commonly used in Shanxi province as to this day it is a prominent coal mining province

Kajiwara Kagetoki suggested the ships be equipped with reversible oars

This Jackfruit wood grain measure has the original iron fittings & is embellished with lizard & moon motifs

Painted a rich blue

Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Screen The Vase is hand madeThese 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. They're perfect for storing jewellery or