Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Origin - Persia This elegant oval brass paandan

This elegant oval brass paandan box dates to the early 20th century and was traditionally used for storing paan leaves and the ingredients required for preparing betel quid throughout India

In order for rosewood to bleach like this

symbolic imagery and strong colours

Constructed from yak leather bound onto poplar wood

Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910 Origin - Persia This elegant oval brass paandanAn old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood. Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often