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Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutters with Dragon Motif from India Areca nut Cutter

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Antique betel nut cutters crafted in bronze originating from India, specifically designed for cutting betel palm, seeds, areca nuts, and dry fruits. This meticulously handcrafted collectible showcases intricate artistry, fashioned from solid brass, forming a nut slicer or cracker with detailed two halves seamlessly connected by a copper rivet. Primarily utilized for slicing betel nuts, it exhibits simple etched designs with brass fittings in hinge areas shaped into various zoomorphic forms. Measure: 4.1/2 inches length by 2.5/8 wide by 0.3/4 inches deep, Antique circa 1900s with age patina. This is a betel-nut cutter made of bronze using casting lost wax technique. This Very Unique piece ready to Be part of Your collection. The picture with multiple artifacts is our collection of Bronze Betel Nut Cutter, the item for sale is for the one pictured only, the picture of the collection is for scale and for reference if you need more see other listings. The metal betel areca nut cutter features mythical creatures and a peacock motif, boasting an elaborate engraved design and a rich dark patina. This finely engraved horseshoe-shaped loop incorporates a broad cutter and elongated handles. Employing a casting technique, it portrays a stylized beast dragon hunting a peacock. Measure: 8 inches length by 5 wide by 0.50 inches deep, Antique circa 1900s with age patina. This is a betel-nut cutter made of bronze using casting lost wax technique. This Very Unique piece ready to Be part of Your collection. A scissor-style cigar and betel nut shell cutter, complete with its original blade, showcase ornate decorations on its body, adorned with a warm patina. These are brass betel nut cutters with steel blades that bear anthropomorphic characteristics, originating from India in the 1900s. This South Asian handmade betel nut cutter, dating back to the late 19th century, is crafted in bronze and hails from Southeast Asia. Suitable as a small nut cracker or paperweight, it makes an excellent addition to any collection of handcrafted Asian Hindu Collections. Measuring 4.1/2 inches in length, 2.5/8 inches in width, and 0.3/4 inches in depth. This piece exudes an age patina, dating back to the 1900s. About Betel-Nut Cutter. Add a touch of cultural and historical significance to your collection with this antique Indian Sarota or Betel nut Cutter. This unique tool is a blend of scissors and nutcrackers, used to carve delicate shavings from the areca (betel) nut. These shavings were then combined with spices and enclosed in betel leaves to create the stimulant-rich paan. This fascinating artifact dates back to the 19th century and hails from the bustling production hub of Kutch, Gujarat. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural traditions of India with this beautiful and functional antique piece. Chewing of the betel nut dates back as far as The Vedic period in Hinduism around 1700 – 1100 BCE. Held in high esteem and very much a cultural tradition, royalty had servants carry trays and would offer guests betel nuts and betel nut leaves as one would offer a drink. The chewing of nuts was also associated with lovers. Chewing the nut preserved fresh breath and was also known to have relaxing properties. Hence there was a sexual symbolism, the areca nut the male and the leaf the female. Used in India, Nepal, and Tibet. The betel nut is actually a berry (the fruit of the areca palm) that, especially in its dried form, was and is today widely chewed throughout Asia for its narcotic effect. A special type of scissors was developed to cut the dried berry. This example consists of a richly engraved horseshoe-shaped loop with a broad cutter and tapering round handles terminating in knobs.Portuguese traders began importing betel nuts into Europe in the 1500s, but they never caught on as did tea and coffee. Indian Rare antique brass made betel nut cutter This Betel nut Cutter Has Nice Peacock shape handle and also Fitted small Chime silver bells. This Very Unique piece ready to Be part of Your collection. Indian Rare Antique Brass Betel Nut cutter Nice Peacock Shape Design -Indian Brass antique areca collectible Nut cutter -Sarota Cutter Antique Bronze Betel Nut Cutter Sarota Old Hand Carved Supari Cutter Sarota Vintage Unique Shape Betel Nut Cutter Collectible

Dimensions:

Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Bronze

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1890

Condition:

Seller Location:

North Hollywood, CA

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