Description
A pandan is a lidded vessel for serving paan, which has been enjoyed in India for more than two thousand years. Paan is betel or areca nut mixed with lime powder, aromatics such as clove cinnamon, or cardamom, and wrapped in betel leaf. The whole packet is chewed after a meal as a mild stimulant and mouth freshener.
Provenance
Dr. Mark Zebrowski [1945-1999], London, UK, by descent to his partner John Robert Alderman (1968-1999); (John Robert Alderman, London, UK, consigned to Francesca Galloway, Ltd. for sale) (1999-2020); (Francesca Galloway, Ltd., London, UK, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art) (2020); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (2020-)
Accession Number
2020.206
Medium
Zinc alloy with silver overlay
Dimensions
Diameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); height: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Classification
Metalwork
Credit Line
Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund