Bidri Box for Holding Pan. Dimensions: H. 3 15/16 in. (9.925 cm)W. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm). Date: early-mid 17th century.This box was probably meant to hold pan, the digestif made of a betel leaf rolled with lime paste and spices. Its robust architectonic form, reminiscent of early Islamic architecture in India, is a perfect foil for the bold rhythms of the arabesque designs that dominate its surface. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Name: Bidri Box for Holding Pan. Dimensions: H. 3 15/16 in. (9.925 cm)W. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm). Date: early-mid 17th century.This box was probably meant to hold pan, the digestif made of a betel leaf rolled with lime paste and spices. Its robust architectonic form, reminiscent of early Islamic architecture in India, is a perfect foil for the bold rhythms of the arabesque designs that dominate its surface. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. - SuperStock
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Bidri Box for Holding Pan. Dimensions: H. 3 15/16 in. (9.925 cm)W. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm). Date: early-mid 17th century.This box was probably meant to hold pan, the digestif made of a betel leaf rolled with lime paste and spices. Its robust architectonic form, reminiscent of early Islamic architecture in India, is a perfect foil for the bold rhythms of the arabesque designs that dominate its surface. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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