Brass Jali Work Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Round Mirrors the tusks of a boar

the tusks of a boar

This white marble elephant panel is hand-carved in the Mughal style in the traditional way by the skilled craftsmen & women of Rajasthan

they were exceptionally well made

112 x 46 x 190 cm

softened by time and use to create a beautifully aged surface with authentic patina

Brass Jali Work Paan Box From Rajasthan - Early 20thC Round Mirrors the tusks of a boarUsed for 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. From India 10 x 7 x 4 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50