Silver Supari Box from China - 19th Century Serveware 96 x 44 x 51

96 x 44 x 51 (WxDxH cms)

The most iconic and one of the most graceful of Chinese chair designs

international exhibitions helped bring global recognition to the lacquerware traditions of Sindh

elephant-headed god lovingly worshipped and revered by millions of Hindus worldwide

these chest of drawers were made in Canton in China and shipped either 4420 miles to Calcutta or 5135 miles to Bombay for export to officers of the British army in India during the 19th century

Silver Supari Box from China - 19th Century Serveware 96 x 44 x 51This 19th century silver supari box from China was used for storing betel nut supari, also known as paan. The box is hand worked with flowing floral designs and a double happiness symbol on the lid. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Rectangular in shape with lobed ends and beautifully carved with floral patterns, this piece would look great in a wide