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Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter From India Collectible Asian Artifact
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Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
This excellent piece of art from India, made in solid …
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Antique Brass Betel Nut Cutter from India Collectible Asian Artifact
This excellent piece of art from India, made in solid brass, nut slicer or nut cracker which is two halves made with cast detailed design, It is connected with a copper rivet this is usually used to slice betel nut or areca nuts.
Great for small nut cracker, nut slicer paperweight excellent addition to your handcrafted Hindu figurines collection.
Originating from India, these antique bronze betel nut cutters serve the purpose of cutting betel palm, seeds, areca nuts, and dry fruits. Each piece is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, representing a collectible work of art handcrafted in India. Constructed from solid brass, the nut slicer or cracker boasts a detailed design comprising two halves seamlessly connected by a copper rivet. Primarily used for slicing betel nuts, the brass betel nut cutter features simple etched designs with brass fittings in the hinges shaped into various zoomorphic forms.
One variation of these metal betel areca nut cutters showcases mythical creatures and a peacock motif, distinguished by intricate engraved designs and a rich dark patina. Characterized by a finely engraved horseshoe-shaped loop with a broad cutter and elongated handles, it offers a distinctive aesthetic. Another betel-nut cutter, crafted using a casting technique, depicts a stylized beast dragon hunting a peacock.
A scissor-style cigar and betel nut shell cutter, complete with its original blade, is adorned with ornate decorations and a warm patina. Additionally, there are brass betel nut cutters with steel blades, featuring anthropomorphic characteristics, and originating from India in the 1900s.
This South Asian handmade betel nut cutter, dating back to the late 19th century, is crafted in bronze and hails from Southeast Asia. Its versatility extends to serving as a small nut cracker or paperweight, making it a splendid addition to collections of handcrafted Hindu figurines.
this piece exudes an age patina, dating back to the 1900s.
Measure: 6 inches length by 3 wide by 0.5 inches deep, circa 1900s with age patina.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 3ʺD × 0.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Bronze Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bronze
- Condition Notes
- antique with patina antique with patina less
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