Vintage 800 Silver Indian Islamic Mamluk Pierced Pan-dan Betel Trinket Box

The use of pandan or betel boxes in India were for holding 'pan' (betel nut) combined usually with 'chunam' (lime paste) and wrapped up with betel leaves. The word 'pandan' derives from the Hindi word 'pan' and the Persian 'dan'.

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Not Marked - tests Sterling Silver

Weighs 110.2g

Very Good Pre-owned vintage condition

Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class.