Copper Paan Box From Kashmir - Late 19th Century Dowry Chest the Nava Padma Mandala

the Nava Padma Mandala

This beautiful Bronze Buddha would look fabulous in a garden setting amongst ferns or indoors

The open three-tier design features slatted shelves

This lovely low teak chair is from Shekavati region of Rajasthan - 19thC Chip carved in traditional style with a strung seat which has been recently replaced

This particular piece has a lovely story as there is Hindi writing on each compartment with the names of the husband on one compartment and the name of the wife on the other

Copper Paan Box From Kashmir - Late 19th Century Dowry Chest the Nava Padma MandalaThis antique Indian copper box was used for the storage of paan leaves. This style of copper plated tin Repouss work is usually associated with the traditional Islamic inhabitants of Kashmir. Many boxes of this style originally contained individual compartments for the different components used in making paan. Paan is a preparation, that combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. After