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Indian bronze container for burnt lime, 19th century For betel chewing.
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Indian bronze container for burnt lime, 19th century For betel chewing. Container decorated. L.: 13 cm. Dia.: 9 cm. Height: 5 cm.
Betel nut, betel leaves and burnt lime are mixed and prepared in the cheek. After a while, one can spit red saliva in a long stream.