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Paan Daan

19th century Indian "Paan Daan" Reticulated Copper Box
19th century Indian "Paan Daan" Reticulated Copper Box

19th century Indian "Paan Daan" Reticulated Copper Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

Made in India - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Reticulated and originally silver plated. Circa 1820

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage brass box is a Paan Daan used for the storage of Betel nut and paan leaves, handcrafted by

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

geometric designs. This Vintage brass box is a Paan Daan used for the storage of Betel nut and paan leaves

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

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19th Century Indian Hammered Copper & Bronze Betel Nut Paan-Daan Stash Box
19th Century Indian Hammered Copper & Bronze Betel Nut Paan-Daan Stash Box

19th Century Indian Hammered Copper & Bronze Betel Nut Paan-Daan Stash Box

Located in Forney, TX

A complete handmade copper and bronze antique Betel Nut Paan-daan box with beautiful patina. A

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900
Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900

Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900

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H 3.25 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

daan, this box was used in the ritual of chewing betel nut or paan, a practice that dates back over

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

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