Indian Pandan or Lidded & Hinged "Onion Dome" Betel Nut Box
Product ID: A1105-888
$1,395.00
About this piece
An onion dome in brass, with a lock and a secret.
This pandan, or lidded and hinged betel nut box, was made in brass in Andhra Pradesh, in southeast India, in the late 19th century. Betel boxes are commonly used to hold the ingredients for paan, a customary chew offered to guests. The form is a dome with a tapered top and a finial, set on a cylindrical base. A small latch and hinge are visible at the front. The brass is dark and rubbed, with a mellow brown patina.
About 6 inches tall and 4 across. Old and compact enough to carry in a lap.
