Old Peacock Shaped Brass Betelnut Box - Ca 1920 Origin - Sri Lanka framed within a border of

framed within a border of further floral stems

is one who has followed the Eightfold Path and has achieved deliverance of this earthly existence

It is a unique piece of art and a wonderful piece to add to a collection

71 x 43 x 69 (wxdxh cms)

Old Peacock Shaped Brass Betelnut Box - Ca 1920 Origin - Sri Lanka framed within a border ofA brass Paan box in the shape of a peacock. The top opens to store paan, a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf. It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. 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. From India 13 x 8. 5 x 10 (wxdxh cms) UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery