Vellarika Chellam/ Cucumber shaped Paan Daan or Betel box

Kerala classic Vellarika Chellam/ Cucumber shaped Paan Daan or Betel box, super rare ornate classic collectible, with inner flap compartment for storing betel nuts and Chunna, 100+ years old museum quality collectible from a Namboothri Brahmins family heirloom
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Note – Misses the locking latch which is. Minor imperfection commensurate with the age and antiquity but that doesn’t affect its overall charm and appeal, infact it adds up intrinsic value to the article symbolising its long term travel through time
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Dimensions
7.5 inches long
4 inches wide
2.5 inches tall
4.5 inches tall with handle lifted