Mughal Silver Pandan
Northern India
19th century

height: 8.8cm; diameter at base: 9cm

This elegant pandan used to hold paan or betel has a tapering body
on a flared base.  A tightly fitting lid is topped with a flared floral and
lotus bud finial. The lid and body are finely chased with repeated
cartouches of  floral motifs within scrolling floral borders.

Inventory no.: 612