Have it delivered hassle-freeBuyer protectionAll Designer items curated by WhoppahDownload the Whoppah App – get alerts & sell with ease.
Have it delivered hassle-free
Antique 19th-Century Indian Brass Peacock Paan Dan – Betel Nut Box – 1.6 kg
€389Bid from €350.10
Buy with confidence
Shop & pay safely with Buyer ProtectionDesigner items curated by WhoppahWe only pay the seller once you have safely received the itemTrusted payment methods
About this seller
Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales
Product description
Antique 19th-Century Indian Brass Peacock Pandan (1.6 kg) This heavy, hand-cast brass peacock is a classic example of 19th-century Indian metalwork. In its original function, this object served as a Pandan or Supari box, essential for storing ingredients for the traditional betel ceremony (paan). Technical & Forensic Assessment Weight & Casting: With a substantial weight of 1.6 kg, this vessel was manufactured using the traditional sand-casting method. The thickness of its walls confirms its high-quality late 19th-century fabrication. Surface Analysis: Dino-Lite macro images reveal authentic mineral deposits and crystallization in the deeper parts of the engravings. This white mineral "bloom" is the result of decades of oxidation and remnants of ritual lime. Iconography: The peacock, the national bird of India, is depicted with great precision. The tail feathers, crest, and neck are hand-finished with delicate chisel marks. Integrity: The original hinge and locking mechanism are functional. There is honest mechanical wear consistent with intensive ceremonial use. No modern coatings or restorations have been found. Specifications Material Solid Hand-Cast Brass Origin North India Dimensions 24 cm (H) x 15 cm (W) Weight 1.6 kg Period 19th Century (approx. ) A rare sculptural antique forming a direct link to Asia's historical betel culture. Ideal for the serious collector of Indian metalwork.
Additional details:
- Brand: 1stbuddha
- Style: Indiaas
- Style: Antiek
- Period: 19e eeuw
- availability: in_stock
- product_type: Beeld / sculptuur
Specifications
CategoryDecorative ObjectsConditionVery goodMaterialBrassSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
Discover more
Seller information
About this seller
Private sellerDamme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales