Large Brass Jali Paan Box From India - Early 20thC Period - Edo A rare fusion of automotive

A rare fusion of automotive nostalgia and cultural tradition

This stone statue is mounted on a modern black granite stand and Varaha is seen in his classic heroic pose with his head facing upwards to the right with celestials hovering above

Elm Bench from Shanxi Province - Ca 100 Yrs Old

The facial expression is calm and contemplative

and small dents acquired through decades of use add to its unique charm and history

Large Brass Jali Paan Box From India - Early 20thC Period - Edo A rare fusion of automotiveThese 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