Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Brass Bound Chests Dog gates were used in

Dog gates were used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati Havelis to keep animals out

A double gourd patch adds unique character to this already beautifully patinaed piece

it is extremely well made

The interior is red lacquer

this one is instead decorated with floral and bird scenes

Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Brass Bound Chests Dog gates were used inAn old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood. Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often