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supplied with hanger
This is a real collectors piece
built for practicality and durability
The cross-braced sides provide both strength and visual interest
sophisticated patina that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors
Large Brass Jali Paan Box From India - Early 20thC Origin - Congo supplied with hangerThese Indian brass boxes were used for the storage of paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. After chewing it is either spat out or swallowed. Paan has many variations. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India. This usually large old jali work Paan box will make
