Large 19th Century Indian Brass Elephant Betel Nut Cutter Sarota | Antique Hand Engraved Ethnographic Metalwork 22cm
$535.16
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A fine and substantial 19th-century Indian brass betel nut cutter (Sarota), beautifully cast in the form of an elephant and decorated with hand-engraved ornamental motifs. This impressive example measures 22 cm in length and weighs 427 grams, placing it among the larger and more desirable traditional examples.
Throughout India, betel nut cutters were indispensable household implements used to prepare areca (betel) nuts for ceremonial, social, and daily consumption. Beyond their practical purpose, finely crafted cutters such as this reflected the owner’s status and often featured symbolic animal forms. The elephant, revered throughout India as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity, strength, and good fortune, is among the most sought-after designs.