Brass Jali Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Candlesticks Dimensions: W18 x D18 x

Dimensions: W18 x D18 x H14 cm

a full-length shelf provides ample storage for dining ware

Made for export to Britain in the early 19th century when Chinoiserie was all the rage

It has brass corners and hand forged iron lifting handles

Brass Jali Box From Rajasthan - Early 20th Century Candlesticks Dimensions: W18 x D18 xThis Indian jali work box was used for storage of Paan leaves. Paan is a preparation, which combines a paste of spices in a betel leaf, which is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects. Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to bind the leaves. The skilled Paan maker is known as a paanwala in North India. Today this beautiful jali work box would make a perfect jewellery or keepsake box. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands &