Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Style - Fengweizun 'Phoenix Tail' Vases this will weather more quickly

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138 x 69 x 67 (w x d x h cms)

This beautifully carved wooden horse is a contemporary piece made in Rajasthan using traditional techniques that have remained largely unchanged for generations

This one has an engraved inscription in Hindi near the rim

The lock plate is shaped in an eyo-kurigata motif

Brass Betel Nut Supari Box from Brunei - 19th Century Style - Fengweizun 'Phoenix Tail' Vases this will weather more quicklyThese 19th century brass supari boxes are from the Indonesian Archipelago and would have been used for storing betel nut supari, also known as paan. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Paan boxes are found across Asia and due to the wide variety of styles and designs, they have become very popular with collectors. They're perfect for storing jewellery or