Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910
An old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut - circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood.Ā
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Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often worshipped by unmarried women looking for a suitable partner and her mount is the Godhika, an Iguana.Ā
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Betelnut or paan as it is called in Northern India is chewed for itsĀ stimulant and psychoactive effects.Ā Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to the paan with a paste of spices in a betel leaf. The paste has many variations.Ā
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For a similar example see page figure 52, page 67 ofĀ Arts & Crafts of IndiaĀ by Ilay Cooper & John Gillow.Ā
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Dimensions:
8 x 9 x 8 (wxdxh cms)
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From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
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Brass Gauri Head Pandan Box - Ca 1910
An old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut - circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood.Ā
Ā
Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often worshipped by unmarried women looking for a suitable partner and her mount is the Godhika, an Iguana.Ā
Ā
Betelnut or paan as it is called in Northern India is chewed for itsĀ stimulant and psychoactive effects.Ā Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to the paan with a paste of spices in a betel leaf. The paste has many variations.Ā
Ā
For a similar example see page figure 52, page 67 ofĀ Arts & Crafts of IndiaĀ by Ilay Cooper & John Gillow.Ā
Ā
Dimensions:
8 x 9 x 8 (wxdxh cms)
Ā
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
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An old early 20th century oval shaped Indian Gauri head brass paan box used for storing betelnut - circa 1910 from Dinajpur, North Bengal. Gauri is an incarnation of Parvati, a benevolent Hindu goddess, and consort to Shiva. She is beautiful, nurturing and the embodiment of motherhood.Ā
Ā
Traditionally Gauri is depicted with a fair complexion. Parvati became Gauri when she was blessed by Lord Brahma with a lustrous golden complexion. She is most often worshipped by unmarried women looking for a suitable partner and her mount is the Godhika, an Iguana.Ā
Ā
Betelnut or paan as it is called in Northern India is chewed for itsĀ stimulant and psychoactive effects.Ā Slaked lime (chunam) paste is commonly added to the paan with a paste of spices in a betel leaf. The paste has many variations.Ā
Ā
For a similar example see page figure 52, page 67 ofĀ Arts & Crafts of IndiaĀ by Ilay Cooper & John Gillow.Ā
Ā
Dimensions:
8 x 9 x 8 (wxdxh cms)
Ā
From India
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands Ā£7.50
More delivery options available at checkout
