Vintage Peacock Shaped Betelnut Box - Ca 1950
A brass paan box in the shape of a peacock. The top opens to store paan, a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf. It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. This style of plated brass paan box was produced in a variety of styles between the 1930's and 1960's. Brass plated ducks and Chevrolets were also available from the same manufacturer during this time. Peacocks are less commonly found.
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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.
Dimensions:
25 x 16 x 20.5 (wxdxh cms)
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From India
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Vintage Peacock Shaped Betelnut Box - Ca 1950
A brass paan box in the shape of a peacock. The top opens to store paan, a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf. It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. This style of plated brass paan box was produced in a variety of styles between the 1930's and 1960's. Brass plated ducks and Chevrolets were also available from the same manufacturer during this time. Peacocks are less commonly found.
Ā
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.
Dimensions:
25 x 16 x 20.5 (wxdxh cms)
Ā
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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A brass paan box in the shape of a peacock. The top opens to store paan, a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf. It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. This style of plated brass paan box was produced in a variety of styles between the 1930's and 1960's. Brass plated ducks and Chevrolets were also available from the same manufacturer during this time. Peacocks are less commonly found.
Ā
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.
Dimensions:
25 x 16 x 20.5 (wxdxh cms)
Ā
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
