Vintage Brass Car Betel Nut Box - Ca 1940's Finish - Red Lacquer 43 x 9 x 43

43 x 9 x 43 cm

giving the piece a mischievous

Meiji Period

Dog gates were used in front of the main entrance door of Gujarati Havelis to keep animals out

Vintage Brass Car Betel Nut Box - Ca 1940's Finish - Red Lacquer 43 x 9 x 43This unusual paan box is crafted in nickel plated brass in the form of a 1940s Chevrolet "Chevy" car, a highly collectible piece of Indian design with playful character. The hinged top opens to reveal compartments for storing paan a traditional preparation made with betel leaf, spices, and pastes that has long been valued for its stimulant and psychoactive properties. The design follows the lines of the Chevrolet Special DeLuxe Sedan, produced between