Chaufula
Description
A six-petal shaped box for storing ingredients for pan (betel nut leaf which is used as a mouth freshener in India after food). The work is done in filigree with a lotus screw on top. The pollens of the flower are done in a bunch in its centre. The legs are shaped like conventional lion’s foot.
School of Art Collection
Collection
Indian Decorative Art
Object Type
Box
Material
Silver
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
filigree
Date
20th Century CE
Location
Cuttak, Odisha