Indian bronze container for burnt lime, 19th century For betel chewing

Indian bronze container for burnt lime, 19th century For betel chewing. Container decorated. With chain, in which there is a small brass spoon. Dia.: 7 cm. Height: 3 cm. Chain length with spoon: 30 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.