Silver Supari Box from China - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer Carved Teak Cabinet With Sunburst

Carved Teak Cabinet With Sunburst Panels & Old Paint Finish - 19thC This cabinet was originally a wall cabinet and while the front is original

Arabic script is visible at the top of the page and there are some visible historic fold marks

a prized timber native to Rajasthan and often regarded as a regional equivalent to teak

painted in rich but muted colours that blend in perfectly with the dark lacquer background

Silver Supari Box from China - 19th Century Finish - Blue Lacquer Carved Teak Cabinet With SunburstThis 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