274 Old Silver Betel Nut Leaf Holder Box under-5000 Little bells surround a central

Little bells surround a central stamen-like cone

The aesthetics of every region evolved within its cultural environment

LITERATURE REFERENCE: Similar piece seen in 'Miao Textiles from China' by Gina Corrigan

the finesse is comparable to that of the pidans made in the 1800s

274 Old Silver Betel Nut Leaf Holder Box under-5000 Little bells surround a centralLarge flat box hanger in silver for carrying betel nut leaves or hafeem maybe? Decorated with peacock motifs. India. Rare Age unknown but estimated to be 50 60 years old Northern Half of India *** This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other