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Three peacocks sit atop the mirror as good luck and the detailed carving signifies this Indian mirror as originating from Andhra Pradesh in South India
offering both utility and historic character
Koftgari Sarota - Betel Nut Cutter from Rajasthan - 19th Century Wucai Porcelain 11x10x27 (wxdxh cms)This antique Indian sarota, or betelnut cutter is a cross between scissors and nutcrackers. It is an excellent example of quality workmanship on a utility item. The frame is inlaid with silver using a technique called bidriwork (called koftgari work in India) and it is hinged with a brass pin. Sarotas are used to shave slivers from the areca (betel) nut which was then mixed with spices and wrapped in betel leaves to make paan. Paan was a stimulant
