{"product_id":"antieke-19e-eeuwse-indiase-messing-pauw-pandan-betelnootdoos-1-6-kg","title":"Antique 19th-century Indian Brass Peacock Pandan – Betel Nut Box – 1.6 kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique 19th-Century Indian Brass Peacock Pandan (1.6 kg)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis heavy, hand-cast brass peacock is a classic example of 19th-century Indian metalwork. In its original function, this object served as a \u003cstrong\u003ePandan\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSupari box\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for storing ingredients for the traditional betel ceremony (paan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical \u0026 Forensic Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nWeight \u0026 Casting:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a substantial weight of 1.6 kg, this vessel was manufactured using the traditional sand casting method. The thickness of the walls confirms high-quality craftsmanship from the late 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dino-Lite macro shots 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 residues of ritual lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconography:\u003c\/strong\u003e The peacock, the national bird of India, is depicted with great precision. The tail feathers, crest, and neck are hand-finished with refined chisel marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original hinge and locking mechanism are functional. There is fair mechanical wear consistent with intensive ceremonial use. No modern coatings or restorations were found.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSolid Hand-Cast Brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNorth India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e24 cm (H) x 15 cm (W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.6 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19th century (ca. 1870-1890)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare sculptural antique piece that forms a direct link to the historical betel culture of Asia. Ideal for the serious collector of Indian metalwork.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stbuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57238662742347,"sku":"280","price":389.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/antieke-indiase-pauw-pandan-messing.jpg?v=1778157076","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-indian-brass-peacock-pandan-betel-nut-box-1-6-kg","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}