An incredible example of an early to mid 19th-Century red copper Supari or amulet container, it would have once held betel nut or it may have been used as an amulet box to hold ritual items for ceremonies. The container is hand-hammered with a tiered domed lid and has a beautiful spiral clasp.
Originating from the Gujarat region, likely Rajasthan.
Heavy-gauge red copper with iron/mixed metal pins. The copper box measures 11.5cm in width and is made from a heavy-gauge red copper with iron bolts.
C.1820-1850.
An incredible example of an early to mid 19th-Century red copper Supari or amulet container, it would have once held betel nut or it may have been used as an amulet box to hold ritual items for ceremonies. The container is hand-hammered with a tiered domed lid and has a beautiful spiral clasp.
Originating from the Gujarat region, likely Rajasthan.
Heavy-gauge red copper with iron/mixed metal pins. The copper box measures 11.5cm in width and is made from a heavy-gauge red copper with iron bolts.
C.1820-1850.
