Kashmir Tinned Paan Dan Box - 19th Century Material - Paulownia Wood For similar examples

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Kashmir Tinned Paan Dan Box - 19th Century Material - Paulownia Wood For similar examplesA late 19th century paan box from Kashmir. Rich with intricate repouss and pierced work decoration, this box is made from copper which has been tinned (a traditional local process called kalai). The kalai process is to avoid contents coming into contact with bare copper which can make food toxic. Hindus also believe that copper attracts a divine consciousness. The lid is decorated with Surya (sun) and Chandra (moon) symbolising ultimate cosmic