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An antique Northern India silvered copper betel nut box. Features a dome form with a pierced cover and lotus shaped finial. The body of the box is decorated with chiseled floral patterns. Containers like this for storing betel chewing ingredients are called pandans in India. Indian kings chewed betel in court to demonstrate capacity for unbiased judgment, while the offering of a royal pandan was considered a sign of great favor. Circa the mid 19th century. Antique INdian SIlver Boxes And Home Decor Collectibles.
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