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Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti)
Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti) Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti) Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti) Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti) Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti) Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti)
Archive Ref: GNMC-ART-016

Double-Century-Old Engraved Brass Travel Betel & Lime Casket (Chunauti)

Rare ~200-year-old hinged brass travel casket for betel nut and slaked lime (Wt 255 g)
Double-century-old authentic brass betel leaf (Paan) and slaked lime casket (Chunauti), crafted circa early 19th century in Odisha. Carried by travelers, village elders, and scholars during social visits to offer seasoned betel rolls in the spirit of classical hospitality. Weighs 255 grams with secure hinged compartments and authentic historic lime residue within. An exceedingly rare, un-common cultural artifact of vintage Indian domestic heritage.
Material

Brass

Period

Early 19th Century (~200 years)

Origin

India

Condition

Good

Weight

255 g

Provenance

Indian village hospitality tradition

Curator's Condition Assessment

About 200 years old. Rare. Historic lime residue present; weight verified at 255 g.