Indian Betel Nut Container with Lid /Spoon

A lidded little vessel with a long chain and a very pointed finial.

This brass betel nut container with lid and spoon is from India, and dates to the 20th century. Brass was a common material for betel boxes because it is durable and polishes well, and sets often include small compartments, lids or implements for spreading lime. A rounded vessel with a ringed body, a stepped neck, and a tall lid ending in a loop. A fine chain hangs from the neck up to the finial, and the warm brown surface is smooth with a darker patina. It is 6 inches high and 3.5 in diameter.

Every ring on the body was turned with care.